Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
also known as Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes
(including Sandy Hollow & Thomas W and Elizabeth Moews Dore Seep)
Putnam County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
Tower & Boat Launch Access: 41.2163204, -89.3212142 Sandy Hollow Access: 41.1985576, -89.3089438 Oak Ridge Trail Access: 41.2383547, -89.3299382 |
Main Entrance at
780 East Road Hennepin, IL 61327 |
Official Website
http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/dixon-waterfowl-refuge-hh/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area5putnamthomaswandelizabethmoewsdoreseep.html
http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/dixon-waterfowl-refuge-hh/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area5putnamthomaswandelizabethmoewsdoreseep.html
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Activities:
Trails (hiking, biking only on Marquis Oak Ridge Trail) Water (seasonal paddling, seasonal fishing (boat only)) Winter (snowshoe, cross-country ski) Other (view wildlife, picnic) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/567070822399a343227dd9c4/t/5eb0520123f39b65de80d8b3/1588613640676/Dixon+Refuge+Trail+System+Map.pdf https://static1.squarespace.com/static/567070822399a343227dd9c4/t/5ac68f7b88251bfbef2d8769/1522962306883/Sandy+Hollow+Habitats+%26+Trails+PDF.pdf On Site: at trailheads and on many trail intersection signs Parking: designated lots only Amenities: benches, picnic tables, tower Restrooms: no Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free Historical and/or Scientific Significance: iNaturalist location; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, wetland view & access, lake view & access General Description: 3300+ acre refuge designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance; stop on Miles C. Hauter Interpretive (Vehicular) Trail OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This out of the way treasure is a beautiful and quiet place for a variety of activities. The trails are wide (mostly flat with some gentle hills), well-kept and marked with great interpretative signs. While a bit of a drive for many, it is certainly worth the trip. A mid-summer visit wandering the trails left us feeling as though we had stepped back in time. The beauty of the wildflowers was matched only by the expansive views. Our time at Sandy Hollow was relatively insect free but our time at Marquis Oak Ridge Trail found us with numerous ticks and mosquitos. |
Tower & Boat Launch Access:
Sandy Hollow Acces:
Oak Ridge Trail Access:
More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/02/24/nature-rambles-an-ancient-song/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L164819?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/featured-news/2018/4/5/sandy-hollow https://oi.wildlifeillinois.org/articles/back-to-nature-at-hennepin-and-hopper-lakes http://www.wetlands-initiative.org/featured-news/al-pyott https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/hennepin/nature-outdoor-recreation/sue-wes-dixon-waterfowl-refuge-at-hennepin-hopper-lakes/ https://rsis.ramsar.org/fr/ris/2042?language=fr https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/1/21244907/chicago-outdoors-coronavirus-heidecke-illinois-beach-hennepin-hopper-north-point-silver-springs https://ebird.org/hotspot/L164819 https://www.pbs.org/video/s30-e31-dixon-waterfowl-refuge-at-hennepin-and-hopper-lakes-1zh2ya/ https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/sue-and-wes-dixon-waterfowl-refuge Managed by:
The Wetlands Initiative 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1015 Chicago, IL 60604 312-922-0777 [email protected] |
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