# Hadley Valley - Gougar Road Access > Wide, gravel trail loops through a peaceful valley with ample benches and open views. Quiet atmosphere invites walking and relaxing, with occasional horses along the path. Trail is stroller friendly when dry but lacks shade and climbs steeply near the end. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Hadley-Valley---Gougar-Road-Access - Address: 18304 Gougar Rd, Joliet, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18157278700 - Website: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/preserves/hadley-valley/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Meditation Spot — 10/10 ## What people say - "It's so peaceful here, perfect for relaxing walks." - "It's a peaceful Meditation Spot for quiet walks." - "The scenery is beautiful, especially from the trail." ## Good to know - This entrance has ample parking, a restroom, and a covered picnic pavilion. - The trail loop is about 2.5 miles long. - The trail is not stroller friendly when wet. - There are benches along the trail to rest or enjoy the scenery. - You can extend your hike by taking the Spring Creek Greenway Trail across Gougar Road. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.