Main entrance
20160 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
The main entrance is at Washington Street and Atkinson Road. A second entrance is on Drury Lane.
Places to Explore • Illinois
Wide prairie skies, wetland boardwalks, and a few discoveries along the way.
This collection captures part of Brian’s walk through Rollins Savanna: open landscapes, Great Egrets, and the plants and trails that caught his attention.
Brian found the gravel trail well suited to bikes, but he prefers trails with a more natural feel. He did not walk around the entire preserve. The photographs here show the portion he explored and the good views he found along the way.
Rollins Savanna protects 1,253 acres of prairie, wetlands, and oak groves. Its gravel trail network includes bridges and boardwalks and is open to hiking and bicycling.
This is a photographic look at a partial visit, rather than a complete tour or route guide. Use the official map to plan your own walk or ride.
20160 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
The main entrance is at Washington Street and Atkinson Road. A second entrance is on Drury Lane.
The preserve lists 7.75 miles of gravel trail, with bridges and boardwalks. Hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing are permitted.
That distance describes the preserve’s trails, not the distance Brian walked.
Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset. Keep dogs leashed and on the trails.
Check the official preserve page before visiting for current information.
A raised viewing platform is a short walk from the Drury Lane parking lot. Viewing scopes overlook restored grassland and wetland.
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15 photographs
Gravel paths, open views, and shaded boardwalks from the portion Brian explored.
3 photographs
A few quiet moments with the tall white birds seen along the walk.
7 photographs
A closer look at the plants beside the trail, from flower spikes to iris pods and elderberry fruit.
Visitor information and preserve facts: Lake County Forest Preserves — Rollins Savanna. Photographs and visit impressions are from Brian’s own exploration.