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10 Fall Leaves Photos From Hammel Woods In Shorewood

Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak says Hammel Woods is one of the best places in the Joliet area to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty.

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This is the walking trail inside Hammel Woods that leads down to the DuPage River, where the dam used to be.
This is the walking trail inside Hammel Woods that leads down to the DuPage River, where the dam used to be. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor)

SHOREWOOD, IL — If you are looking for a great place to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature in the Joliet area, Hammel Woods is one of my favorites spots around. I prefer to use the Route 59 entrance near the Holy Family Catholic Church, rather than the Black Road entrance.

Now is the perfect time of year to appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature at Hammel Woods.

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On Sunday, there were lots of people walking along the trails with their dogs and plenty of families and couples having professional photography portraits throughout Hammel Woods.

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Here's a collection of photos I captured during our dog walk Sunday afternoon at Hammel Woods:

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