The Best Trails in Illinois (United States)

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  • Starved Rock SP

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    near Utica, Illinois (United States)
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    manel 1
    Distance
    3.07mi
    Elevation +
    869f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStarved Rock SP Photo ofStarved Rock SP Photo ofStarved Rock SP

    la ruta sha tallat a baixde wildcat canyon.. uns 3-4km abans del lodge Visitor Center-Starved Rock-French Canyon (low)-Lovers Leap Overloop-Pontiac canyon(high)-Wildcat Canyon(high)-Sandstone Point Overlook-Lonetree C...

    Great Hike and Nice Place
    Raider_CR506

  • Waterfall Glenn Forest Preserve

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    near Darien, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    m0rtim3r
    Distance
    10.37mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofWaterfall Glenn Forest Preserve Photo ofWaterfall Glenn Forest Preserve Photo ofWaterfall Glenn Forest Preserve

    Short Hike in the Waterfall Glenn Forest Preserve. The route is very easy, always on grovel roads, with practically no elevation gain.

  • Palos trail

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    near Palisades, Illinois (United States)
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    jwinthrop
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0

    Very similar to the Sag Valley trail, this trail is like a nice nature walk through the woods. It is very buggy so you are advised to bring insect repellent. This trail seems to have all kinds of side paths that don't le...

    Thanks for posting this trail. Great spot for hiking.
    Anderson

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  • Volo Bog nature preserve

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    near Lakemoor, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    4.28mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofVolo Bog nature preserve Photo ofVolo Bog nature preserve Photo ofVolo Bog nature preserve

    Loops around a natural bog with some pretty unique vegetation. Boardwalk into the marsh is in good shape initially and has great views but fell in disrepair, unfortunately, before you get deeper into the bog. Loop itself...

  • Starved Rock State Park

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    near Utica, Illinois (United States)
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    Raider_CR506
    Distance
    2.76mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofStarved Rock State Park Photo ofStarved Rock State Park Photo ofStarved Rock State Park

    Starved Rock State Park VOTED THE #1 ATTRACTION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Starved Rock Park is a world apart from anything else in Illinois! You will know it the minute you enter the park, as you wind your car through...

  • Beverly lake trails

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    near Sutton, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    6.12mi
    Elevation +
    364f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofBeverly lake trails Photo ofBeverly lake trails Photo ofBeverly lake trails

    Trails between penny road pond and Beverly lake. Starting from penny road, the first section is heavily forested; narrow trail mostly used for horseback riding. Closer to Beverly Lake, the trail widens out and become mos...

  • Bruner family forest preserve

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    near West Dundee, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofBruner family forest preserve Photo ofBruner family forest preserve Photo ofBruner family forest preserve

    One way walk; Starts at the dam in Carpentersville and ends at buffalo park in Algonquin. Mostly prairie, with oak groves near the fox river. Lots of wildflowers. gravel most of the way, but there is a bit of a scramble ...

  • Catherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve | Chicago

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    near O'Hare, Illinois (United States)
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    TRAVELPHOTOBOX
    Distance
    2.75mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofCatherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve | Chicago Photo ofCatherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve | Chicago Photo ofCatherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve | Chicago

    The Catherine Chevalier Woods Forest Preserve is a 338-acre nature preserve along the Des Plaines River greenway. This is one part of the Chicago area where a pedestrian-bicycle path system exists. It provides habitat fo...

  • Boone creek loop and horse trail combined

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    near Bull Valley, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBoone creek loop and horse trail combined Photo ofBoone creek loop and horse trail combined Photo ofBoone creek loop and horse trail combined

    This is a combination of the Boone creek loop and the horse trail that runs outside it. One of the waypoints (nr 4) shows you how to cross over from one to the other. The crossover trail sees little use and is not shown ...

  • Brookdale preserve

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    near Hartland, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBrookdale preserve Photo ofBrookdale preserve Photo ofBrookdale preserve

    Trails on the east side of Brookdale preserve. Slight detour following deep cut road due to trail being closed for reconstruction. Mostly mown prairie terrain, some gravel paths in the NE section. NE section not as well ...

  • Black hawk springs forest preserve

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    near Coventry Creek, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    217f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBlack hawk springs forest preserve Photo ofBlack hawk springs forest preserve Photo ofBlack hawk springs forest preserve

    The trail is actually 3.4 miles loop. Mostly wooded and close to the river. Nice views from the banks.

  • Deer run forest preserve

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    near Valley View, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    4.11mi
    Elevation +
    33f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofDeer run forest preserve Photo ofDeer run forest preserve Photo ofDeer run forest preserve

    Trails from kishwaukee river onto prairie and in oak forested areas. Map of trails attached in photos. Great place for a short walk or a much longer trek. This place gets very wet though in spring or after a big rainstor...

  • Marengo ridge prairie and forest trails

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    near Marengo, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    4.04mi
    Elevation +
    180f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMarengo ridge prairie and forest trails Photo ofMarengo ridge prairie and forest trails Photo ofMarengo ridge prairie and forest trails

    Trail has little elevation change and is in excellent condition. Very accessible, with the exception of the nature trail in the far north, which is narrow and rough in places.

  • Castle rock state park. All northern loops combined

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    near Daysville, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    vav66
    Distance
    4.16mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofCastle rock state park. All northern loops combined Photo ofCastle rock state park. All northern loops combined Photo ofCastle rock state park. All northern loops combined

    A combination of all the trails in the northern section of this park. Mostly forested with some short excursions into prairie land. Pretty buggy in early July.

  • Spring creek trails southern section

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    near Sutton, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    4.90mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSpring creek trails southern section Photo ofSpring creek trails southern section Photo ofSpring creek trails southern section

    Parking at penny road pond. The trail is dual use, horses and hiking. Mostly forested, buckthorn patches and some old growth. Trail is boggy and uneven in places, not very suitable for wheel chair access. Spring creek cu...

  • Glacial park north section

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    near Barnard Mill (historical), Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    5.60mi
    Elevation +
    194f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGlacial park north section Photo ofGlacial park north section Photo ofGlacial park north section

    Trail starts from the west side of glacial park and follows the nippersink. Path not as well maintained N of the service road but easily navigable. Had to turn back due to flooding just before bridge over the creek, nort...

  • Fox bluff area - all trails

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    near Haegers Bend, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    3.14mi
    Elevation +
    203f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofFox bluff area - all trails Photo ofFox bluff area - all trails Photo ofFox bluff area - all trails

    Oak forest paths, quite hilly and nice water features. Trails are clear but can get a little rough at times. Not readily wheel chair accessible.

  • Rush creek preserve outer trails

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    near Sunset View Mobile Home Park, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    4.25mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRush creek preserve outer trails Photo ofRush creek preserve outer trails Photo ofRush creek preserve outer trails

    Part of the Outerloop of horse trails at rush creek. Note some fording required to get across Rush creek

  • Oak ridge forest preserve

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    near Thorne Ledge, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofOak ridge forest preserve Photo ofOak ridge forest preserve Photo ofOak ridge forest preserve

    Beautiful trails meandering through oak forest and prairie. Trail descends and then follows kishwaukee river. Low lying areas can be boggy.

  • Dixie Briggs Fromm conservation area

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    near Algonquin, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    2.94mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofDixie Briggs Fromm conservation area Photo ofDixie Briggs Fromm conservation area Photo ofDixie Briggs Fromm conservation area

    Restored prairie and woodland area with mowed and dirt paths. Prairie stretches are very accessible but the woodland paths can be rutty. Distance for all paths adds up to about 3 miles. Lots of variation in plant life. G...

  • Silver creek preserve north

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    near Oakwood Hills, Illinois (United States)
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    vav66
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    144f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSilver creek preserve north Photo ofSilver creek preserve north Photo ofSilver creek preserve north

    Trail starts at prairie education center and loops through prairie. Spur through oak grove ends up at a quiet spot on the fox river.

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