Name: Turtle Pond Trail
Rating: 3.0

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The trails at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie are open year-round from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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The Turtle Pond Trail allows runners to follow a mowed path around the edge of Turtle Pond and the nearby seedbeds. Several benches and picnic tables make this an ideal spot to relax, explore, and enjoy a snack or picnic lunch.

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Land Manager: USFS - Midewin National Tallgrass Prarie Office

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Turtle Pond Trail

“A short loop around a tiny, yet peaceful pond ”

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