Kenosha Sand Dunes

Kenosha dunes trail is a 3 2 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near kenosha wisconsin that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.

Kenosha sand dunes. They are one of the few remaining dune systems in southeastern wisconsin. Overview situated at the northernmost portion of chiwaukee prairie the kenosha dunes is host to several rare and geographically constrained plants birds invertebrates and mammals. The northernmost portion kenosha dunes contains open and stabilized sand dunes. There is a network of trails naturally occurring through the sand dunes with beautiful views of the lakefront.

Kenosha sand dunes chiwaukee prairie state natural and scientific area carol beach parks and open space spring bluff nature preserve fossland novotny park dead dog creek illinois beach state park and nature preserve hosha prairie bowen park and glen flora tributary. This variety of habitats coupled with their location in the extreme southeastern corner of the state allows several rare and geographically restricted plants birds invertebrates and mammals to thrive here. Silver lake county park. It is designated as a state natural area.

The designated area starts north within the village of pleasant prairie and continues south to the city of waukegan including. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round. Kenosha dunes small dunes area with trails running through it suitable for short walks and nature viewing. Kenosha dunes is part of the chiwaukee prairie state natural area terrain scenery small dunes area wetlands and prairie area inland.

This variety of habitats coupled with their location in the extreme southeastern corner of the state allows several rare and geographically restricted plants amphibians reptiles birds invertebrates and mammals to thrive here. The northernmost section is home to the kenosha dunes a protected area formed more than 13 000 years ago when lake michigan receded. The kenosha sand dunes form the northern tip of the chiwaukee prairie natural area. The northernmost portion kenosha dunes contains open and stabilized sand dunes.

They run for a half mile along lake michigan just to the south of kenosha s southport park and are bounded on the west by 7th avenue. A birdwatchers paradise known for more than 75 species of grassland and wetland birds that can be spotted during breeding season. Length 3 2 km elevation gain 10 m route type loop. The kenosha sand dunes area is part of the chiwaukee prairie state natural area.