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      To access McGinty Slough, park at the Sag Valley Equestrian Parking entrance. From the parking lot, walk east along the Orange Unpaved Spur on the Sag Valley Trail System. Then walk north (left) along the Red Unpaved Trail. Once you reach the Brown Unpaved Loop, you can walk in either direction to access the slough.
      Historically a small wetland depression, the work of beavers in the early 2000s raised the water level at McGinty Slough allowing for fishing.

      The slough is named after Dave McGinty, a former Forest Preserves chief fisheries biologist and assistant superintendent of conservation known for his innovative fisheries techniques.

      McGinnis is considered one of the best locations in Cook County to spot waterfowl and shorebirds, the 300-acre McGinnis Slough is a hotspot for migratory birds each spring and fall thanks to an annual draw down of the slough’s water level, achieved through a water control structure.
      source: McGinty Slough
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      Region Details
      • 20

      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 31, 2024
      Local Trail Association

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      Trails (view details)
      20
      Trails Mountain Bike
      20
      Trails E-Bike
      20
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      3
      Trails Nordic Ski
      20
      Total Distance
      7 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent
      148 ft
      Total Vertical
      64 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      747 ft
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      3
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      4

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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Sag Valley2.4 km
      Swallow Cliff 12.9 km
      Centennial Park3.6 km
      Messenger Marsh4.3 km
      Palos Forest Preserve 14 12 64.5 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike207 miles148 ft2 miles66 ft
      		#7,55131
      E-Bike207 miles148 ft2 miles66 ft
      		#2,9473
      Horse56 miles128 ft2 miles62 ft
      		#2,117
      Hike207 miles148 ft2 miles66 ft
      		#11,3403
      Trail Running36 miles125 ft2 miles62 ft
      		#7,1733
      Nordic Ski207 miles148 ft2 miles66 ft
      		#2,016
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