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Captain Daniel Wright Woods

Saint Mary’s Road at Everett Road Mettawa, IL 60048

Phone: 847.367.6640

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This peaceful oasis among the bustling suburbs offers 4 miles of scenic trails: a short loop for hikers, bicyclists and skiers that circles a pond, and a 3-mile loop for hikers, bicyclists, skiers and horses. A wheelchair accessible fishing pier provides easy access to a 3-acre man-made pond.

This site is part of the Lake County Forest Preserve.



 
Apr. 22
Spring Wildflower Walk: Earth Week at Captain Daniel Wright Woods in Mettawa
04/22/26
Discover the ephemeral beauty of spring woodland wildflowers on a leisurely...
May. 2
Caminata en Espanol (Walk in Spanish) at Captain Daniel Wright Woods
05/02/26
Únase a un educador ambiental y explore Capitan Daniel Wright Woods ...
May. 2
Birdwatching Hot Spots at Wright Woods
05/02/26
Join LCFPD at this Lake County birding hot spot to look for migratory bird ...
May. 3
Big Day Bird Walk at Wright Woods
05/03/26
May is the month for songbird migration. Join a skilled birder on one of th...
May. 7
Spring Bird Walk at Wright Woods
05/07/26
May is the best month to experience the songbird migration. Join skilled bi...
May. 24
Sunday Stroll at Wright Woods
05/24/26
Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through one of o...
May. 27
Hike Through History at Wright Woods
05/27/26
On this collaborative walk, join an environmental educator and history educ...

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