# McDonald Woods Forest Preserve > Wide maintained trails wind through heavily wooded areas with tall pine trees and small lakes, offering a mix of paved and off-road paths. The atmosphere stays quiet and peaceful, attracting walkers, runners, and bikers who share the space. Slight elevation changes and features like a tree walk with bridges and stairs add variety to the natural scenery. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/McDonaldWoodsForestPreserve - Address: 19611 W Grass Lake Rd, Lake Villa, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18473676640 - Website: http://www.lcfpd.org/mcdonald-woods/ ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Parks — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 ## What people say - "You'll find beautiful water views and woods here." - "The parks here are beautiful with amazing natural scenery." - "I loved the beautiful water views all around." ## Good to know - The trail is just under 4 miles on a single loop. - Biking is not allowed on the forest path with wood chips. - Expect hilly terrain throughout the course with ups and downs. - The trail is made of sand and gravel, with a small paved section. - Bird watching opportunities are abundant with nest boxes present. ## 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.