Dayton Bluffs Preserve near Ottowa has lots of trails and habitats, even Native American burial mounds. It is a relativly long drive. See the links blow. The are no known restrooms or porta potties at the preserve, but a gas station is just a few minutes away.
Agenda:
5am-Leave QuikTrip I74 and Neil
6:45am--stop at the Road Ranger at I80 and IL-71 exit
7am--arrive at Dayton Bluffs parking
Leave as desired after hiking.
Dayton Bluffs website
https://theconservationfoundation.org/abou.../dayton-bluffs/
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/daytonbluffspreserve
AllTrails page about the trails on site
https://www.alltrails.com/.../dayton-bluffs-natural-area
RSVP to Steve Heater, Outing Coordinator at (heaterography@gmail.com)