Park
Swallow Cliff Stairs and Pavilion
6 locals recommend
Location
Sag Valley Trail
Palos Park, IL
Tips from locals
Constructed in 1930 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, 125 limestone stairs lead to the top of a former toboggan run at Swallow Cliff North. In 2016, an additional 168 steps were added, completing a circuit for visitors. Although the runs were closed in 2004, the stairs remain a popular exercise destination for fitness buffs and casual walkers. There is also an 8-mile, unpaved trail system for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. During the winter, the bluff still serves as an active sledding hill. Visitors provide their own sleds.
Constructed in 1930 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, 125 limestone stairs lead to the top of a former toboggan run at Swallow Cliff North. In 2016, an additional 168 steps were added, completing a circuit for visitors. Although the runs were closed in 2004, the stairs remain a popular exercise de…