Bunker Hill - Chicago

Bunker Hill North Branch of the Chicago River Address or Nearest Intersection:  N. Caldwell Ave. and N. Tonty Ave., Chicago, IL or W. Devon Ave. just east of Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL Directions: Enter Bunker Hill Forest Preserve off of Caldwell Ave., south of the Touhy Ave. and north of Devon Ave. Once in the Bunker Hill forest preserve, take the drive to the first parking lot on your left. Continue to the southern end of parking lot. Walk the path down to river (there will be a bridge in front of you). Alternate access is at Caldwell Woods on the north side of Devon Ave. just east of Milwaukee Ave. If you access via Caldwell Woods just park and walk the bike trail to the north side of the preserve (until you get to the bridge).   Owner: Forest Preserves of Cook County (permit required)   Habitat Description: Oak Savanna and woodlands.   Access to water: Good access to the east of the bridge on the north side of the river.   Amenities: Toilets available seasonally. Shelters for eating are available.    Parking: Parking lot    Capacity: 60 students 

Chicago River Schools Network

Touhy Ave.

N. Caldwell Ave. & N. Tonty Ave. Access from North – Bunker Hill

Access from South – Caldwell Woods

Same site – Two different ways to get there

W. Devon Ave. & N. Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago River Schools Network