Red Gate Woods
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4.7 (241)Quiet dirt trails wind through scenic woods holding the buried remains of the world's first nuclear reactor.
Description
Managed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County in Willow Springs, the preserve features miles of pathways winding through dense woods and open green spaces. Beyond the quiet natural setting, the grounds hold notable historical significance as the location of Site A/Plot M, where researchers worked under the Manhattan Project.
