Griswold Conservation Area
West of Bluemound, off Rte. 48, Decatur, IL 62513
Hiking & Trails
The site features one of the glacial kame “mounds” of the Blue Mound area. Through the efforts of Blue Mound area citizens and civic groups, and the Macon County Conservation District, this forty-acre site has become an attractive recreational area.
Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.
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Macon County Fairgrounds • Jun 04 – Jun 08
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Lake Decatur • Jun 07 – Jun 08
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