Will County Forest Preserve District extends Plum Creek Trail, connecting 2 preserves

A new 1.5-mile segment of the Plum Creek Greenway Trail in Crete Township is making it easier to explore natural landscapes in eastern Will County. The trail crosses areas of Plum Valley Preserve before connecting to a short street route that connects with a section of the trail at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, “We celebrate a connection between two preserves, the protection of irreplaceable natural resources and another step toward a more connected trail system for Will County and the surrounding region,” Forest Preserve District Executive Director Tracy Chapman said in a news release.The new trail segment includes two concrete pedestrian boardwalks – one 600 feet long and the other 200 feet long – that were used to elevate the trail through sensitive ecological areas, the Forest Preserve District said.The project also includes a 150-foot bridge. “These features do more than make the trail accessible. They allow visitors to experience the landscape in a way that respects and protect