Off Checker Road just west of the intersection with North Arlington Heights Road in Long Grove, Illinois. A detailed map may be found here.

Lake County Forest Preserve District

www.lcfpd.org/buffalo-creek/

35 miles from the center of town

There are several accessible parking spots and 2 accessible restrooms; a portion of the trail which heads east from the parking lot is accessible.

Biking, Birdwatching (bobolinks, eastern meadowlarks, mallard ducks), Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Jogging, Picnicking, Running and Wildflowers

The forest preserve was previously a farm operated by the Popp family for over 100 years.

Restrooms are located near the parking lot.

A tasty and generous sized takeout breakfast may be obtained at Buffalo Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor located at 1180 W. Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Deer Grove Forest Preserve

All year