Merwin Nature Preserve
(including Merwin Savanna)
McLean County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
Multiple Access & Parking Areas: North Access/Parking: 40.6690925, -88.8887067 West Access/Parking: 40.6661607, -88.8990820 Canoe Launch: 40.6631881, -88.8993151 South Access/Parking: 40.6523419, -88.8845666 |
Varies by Access:
County Rd 2650 N (Cty Hwy 6) N 1925 East Rd PJ Keller Hwy Lexington, IL 61753 |
Official Website:
https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/our-preserves/merwin-preserve/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area5mcleanmerwinsavanna.html
https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/our-preserves/merwin-preserve/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area5mcleanmerwinsavanna.html
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Activities:
Trails (hiking) Water (paddle) Snow (snowshoe, cross-country ski) Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: seasonal, dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: no Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://i2.wp.com/parklandsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Merwin-Trail-Map-1-1.png https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guide-to-Merwin-Preserve-2017-small-1.pdf On Site: unknown Parking: small parking areas Amenities: benches Restrooms: unknown Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails Hiking Project Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, river view & access General Description: 713-acre forested preserve bisected by Mackinaw River; 2 miles from Lake Bloomington, 1.5 miles from Sweeney Woods Preserve OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Merwin Nature Preserve Trail Map (PDF) Guide to Nature Trail & Merwin Trails (PDF) |