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Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., Springfield, IL 62702

Hiking & Trails

Forty acres of woods and restored Illinois prairie with a one-mile trail for hiking or strolling sunrise to sunset every day.

Located in the center of town, the sanctuary's one-mile nature trail is open for hiking or strolling. The Illinois Audubon Society has set aside a woodland area and restored prairie as a wildlife preserve and nature study area.

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