Situated above the limestone bluffs hugging the Great River Road in Illinois, the 294-acre preserve is a pristine retreat with 300-plus native plant species and more than 150 birds, including migratory bald eagles. All of the Olin Preserve trails are relatively short; the longest is the 1.4-mile loop trail, which connects to the 0.76-mile Beaver Falls Trail, leading to the preserve’s must-see falls (pictured), at the northeast corner of the property. To the west, the Mississippi Sanctuary trails offer a hike past the smaller Creek Trek waterfall and to a scenic spot overlooking the river. Hills and gullies, ponds and wildflowers...it's no wonder the birds love the place.
Olin Nature Preserve
2213 South Levis Lane, Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Courtesy of The Nature Institute
Courtesy of The Nature Institute
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2213 South Levis Lane, Godfrey, Illinois 62035
Birds, Water feature
Easy
< 3 miles long