You can walk up the creek bed for at least a half-mile in either direction the water is shallow enough with plenty of stepping stones. The best place to explore Waterfall Glen is from the creek itself. Walking back to the parking lot, there’s one hill that was a killer with the double stroller and both boys two years ago (sadly, we are past the stroller stage now and I miss it all the time). A rugged stroller is preferred but even an umbrella stroller could manage the path as long as the load (i.e., your kiddo) isn’t too heavy.
Many visitors brought their strollers and the path is well suited for it. But overall, it’s kid-friendly and safe for all levels of ability.ĭO: Bring a stroller if you want - the path is accessible. There is some elevation and no guardrails at certain places, so be mindful of your littlest adventurers (ahem, Sawyer). The path is limestone and/or packed dirt, easy for kids to navigate. With both boys walking, it took us about 10 minutes to get from our car to the waterfall area. It’s not steps away … you’re going to have to do a little bit of “hiking” to get there. We’ve parked on the roadside twice with no issues.ĭO: Know that the waterfall is about half a mile from the parking lot. The Waterfall Parking Lot is located off of Bluff Road, and you’ll know you’re in the right place because there will be cars parked lining the roadside before you actually get to the (small) lot. Instead, continue south on Cass Avenue for 1.5 miles to Bluff Road. From this parking lot, the waterfall parking lot is a 2.5 mile hike - too much for a 3-year-old’s little legs. But if your goal is hike to the waterfall, don’t park at the main entrance (signs say Trail Head). You’ll see signs almost immediately after exiting the highway. The main entrance to Waterfall Glen is right off of I-55 on Northgate Road.
Make the most of your visit with these tips:ĭO: Park as close to the waterfall as possible! Parking lots at: Northgate Road (main entrance/trail head), Bluff Road (Rocky Bluff Waterfall), and Lemont Road Keep reading for my tips on making the most of your visit: The boys donned their explorer gear and grabbed their bug-catching tools and we were ready for adventure. Two years ago, we did our fall family photos at this picturesque spot and we returned last weekend for a little explorer fun. In summer or fall, Waterfall Glen in Darien is a gorgeous spot to explore - one of the few spots in the area with an actual waterfall (though be warned … if there’s been a drought, the waterfall may be more of a trickle). They now are officially home owners in the Chicago Suburbs and couldn’t be happier to spend all of their days together.What do you do on those Indian summer days where it’s still blazing hot outside but the leaves are starting to turn and all the pools are long closed for the season? Once Bryan finished up school at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, the pair made sure that their relationship would no longer be distance. For the beginning half of their relationship, they were long distance and put in countless hours of driving just to spend a day or two with each other any chance they got. They met almost four years ago and have been dating since. This adventurous couple also helped feed my excitement by being totally up for anything, even crossing slippery rocks to get to the middle of the stream! We had a great time exploring the park and I am sure we could have been there for days finding photo spots if we had let ourselves.īryan and Ashley are a wonderful couple. waterfalls, greenery, flowers, trees… I couldn’t get enough. The forest preserve was a photographer’s dream….
We chose to meet at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve which was absolutely perfect for what they envisioned. The second Bryan and Ashley mentioned waterfalls for their engagement session I instantly got excited! Bryan and Ashley are nature/hiking enthusiasts and wanted to do their engagement session somewhere that would tie that in.
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