Chillicothe Bottoms Wildlife Sanctuary
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.929122, -89.464128 |
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Activities:
Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes, leashed Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://illinoisaudubon.org/location/chillicothe-bottoms-wildlife-sanctuary/ On Site: none found Parking: parking lot at Moffitt Nature Preserve Amenities: none found Restrooms: no Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, wetland view & access, stream/river view & access General Description: 232-acre wildlife preserve; Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go. Check Illinois River levels here. OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: The only access (by foot) is through Moffit Nature Park. Trails are not marked. This is also a stop on the Miles C. Hauter Interpretive (Vehicular) Trail. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L7256024 https://www.ducks.org/conservation/glar/illinois/new-trail-explores-illinois-river-waterfowling-conservation https://www.peoriaaudubon.org/sanctuary.htm http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2019/02/27/nature-rambles-vital-lands-in-the-prairie-state/ https://www.cityofchillicotheil.org/visitors/attractions___recreation.php Owned by:
Illinois Audubon Society & Peoria Audubon Society PO Box 3535 Peoria, Illinois 61612 [email protected] |
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