The Best Trails in Illinois (United States)

3,860 trails

(14)
  • Glacial park east section

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    near Barnard Mill (historical), Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    3.50mi
    Elevation +
    312f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofGlacial park east section Photo ofGlacial park east section Photo ofGlacial park east section

    The trail starts from the lost Valley visitors Center. A casual stroll through Oak Forest and boggy prairie land. Lots of birds and other wildlife.

  • Rush creek forest preserve

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    near Sunset View Mobile Home Park, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    5.56mi
    Elevation +
    135f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofRush creek forest preserve Photo ofRush creek forest preserve Photo ofRush creek forest preserve

    Fine hiking through old forest and prairie. Combination of hiking paths and horse trails. Some minor fording required at a few places.

  • Bike Lake View Chicago

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    near Museum Campus, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    1.56mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBike Lake View Chicago

    Lake View Community area Community Area 6 - Lake View Looking across Belmont Harbor toward Lake View Looking across Belmont Harbor toward Lake View Location within the city of Chicago Location within the city of Ch...

  • Barrington Hills hike

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    near Middlebury, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    4.39mi
    Elevation +
    180f
    TrailRank
    23

    A curious forest preserve meant primarily for horse back riding. Unpaved terrain, with difficult creek crossing at the eastern end (depending on season). Donlea road is closed to cars about where this track overlaps it. ...

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  • Chicago to the Indiana dunes

    Road Bike
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    near East Village, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    63.85mi
    Elevation +
    223f
    TrailRank
    23

    I could have found a better route around Hammond - see discussion here: https://www.reddit.com/r/chibike/comments/ifalxm/chicago_to_the_indiana_dunes/ Also, rather than hopping off of the Prarie Dunland trail so early...

  • Old Plank Road Trail

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    near Ingalls Park, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    20.52mi
    Elevation +
    266f
    TrailRank
    23

    20 mile cycling and walking path extending from Joliet in the west to Park Forest in the east. OPRT is a very flat and smooth trail lined with trees, wetlands, meadows, ponds, lakes, and busy highways. There is usually p...

  • Teason's Woods (5.5-km loop)

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    near Palos Park, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofTeason's Woods (5.5-km loop) Photo ofTeason's Woods (5.5-km loop)

    From Teason's Woods parking lot start west on Sag Valley yellow trail, continue on unmarked trail, return via Sag Valley green and yellow trails, 5.5 km. Completed January 2021.

  • Bear den Kishwakee Kyack trip

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    near Garden Prairie, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    5.19nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofBear den Kishwakee Kyack trip Photo ofBear den Kishwakee Kyack trip Photo ofBear den Kishwakee Kyack trip

    From garden prerie rd to Lawrence vile thru the bear den. Kyacked on. 6/24/17. Some down trees north of the bear den. Passable little trouble water lvl medium no rapids. At high water. Small dam at holiday acers. Passabl...

  • Fox bluff conservation area

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    near Haegers Bend, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    2.49mi
    Elevation +
    151f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofFox bluff conservation area Photo ofFox bluff conservation area Photo ofFox bluff conservation area

    Wooded section of fox river shore with some hiking trails. Combined loops about 2.5 miles. Trails are rough with some steep ups and downs. Some are narrow. Side trail ends at fox river with nice picnic area.

  • Exmoor marsh

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    near Lake in the Hills, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    2.61mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofExmoor marsh Photo ofExmoor marsh Photo ofExmoor marsh

    Short trails at a pond and marsh site. A couple of small loops and a connector between the 2 parking lots add up to 2.6 miles of flat trail. Can get boggy so avoid after hard rain of bring good boots. Connects to LITH bi...

  • Tom Dick Hill

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    near Oldtown, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    2.46mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofTom Dick Hill Photo ofTom Dick Hill Photo ofTom Dick Hill

    Beautiful fall day. Oak leaves falling. Layla and Ellie had a blast. Pawpaw has been gone for almost 2 weeks now. Can't help but think of him!

  • La Salle Chicago Marathon

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    near Fort Dearborn Addition, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    27.77mi
    Elevation +
    13491f
    TrailRank
    22

    Original track on http://gpsrunning.nicolajsen.nl/?script=viewRoute&id=7. Please note that the times shown in the file are made up.

  • Chicago Lakeshore trail

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Cityfront Place, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    17.23mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofChicago Lakeshore trail Photo ofChicago Lakeshore trail Photo ofChicago Lakeshore trail

    Real must do. Any level of biking.... this track gives you the best inspiring views of lake Michigan and Chicago. Flat and signaled, the track is just to take it easy and enjoy. Pictures speak for themselves. I did this ...

  • Michigan to Iowa

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Sulphur Springs, Michigan (United States)
    Distance
    296.22mi
    Elevation +
    1936f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is an attempt to map a bicycle touring route through Chicagoland from Michigan to the West. This route is untested. It was routed using a number of mapping services such as ridewithgps, opencyclemap, google maps and...

  • Trail D - Fay Pickering Memorial Trails

    Mountain Bike
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    near Adenmoor, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    1.93mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    21| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTrail D - Fay Pickering Memorial Trails

    From Trail C, Trail D follows along the contours of many lake inlets and ravines and offers gorgeous views of Mill Creek Lake. Just under a mile from its beginning, Trail D takes riders along some switchbacks and down to...

    I love this trail system!
    Joshua Pickering
  • Teason's Woods (9.5-km loop)

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    near Palos Park, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    279f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofTeason's Woods (9.5-km loop) Photo ofTeason's Woods (9.5-km loop)

    From Teason's Woods parking lot start west on Sag Valley yellow trail, continue on unmarked trail, return via Sag Valley green and yellow trails, 9.5 km. Completed April 2021.

  • The Hollows conservation area.

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    near Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    4.00mi
    Elevation +
    171f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofThe Hollows conservation area. Photo ofThe Hollows conservation area.

    Mostly forest paths. Main trails are very easily navigable, the nature trail section is much less accessible. Part of the trail has nice lake views.

  • Trail C - Fay Pickering Memorial Trails

    Mountain Bike
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    near Adenmoor, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    2.72mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    20| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTrail C - Fay Pickering Memorial Trails

    Trail C is an intermediate trail that winds through old growth forests alongside Mill Creek Lake. Sections of this trail are bench cut into the sides of steep hills that provide amazing views of the lake...along with som...

    I love this trail system!
    Joshua Pickering
  • Hickory Creek Bike and Walk path

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    near Gilletts, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    3.63mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    20

    A path serving New Lenox and Mokena which crosses Hickory Creek several times. As opposed to the relatively flat Old Plank trail, this trail is very hilly and a good workout.

  • Coral woods preserve trail 1

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    near Coral, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    82f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofCoral woods preserve trail 1 Photo ofCoral woods preserve trail 1 Photo ofCoral woods preserve trail 1

    Trail covers all of the maintained paths. Starts At the north area of the parking lot. Beautifully meanders through oak forest and prairie. Nature trail crosses stream several times but all bridges are in.

  • Lost pond

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    near Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    0.90mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofLost pond Photo ofLost pond Photo ofLost pond

    Old growth oak forest old people think they own. Stay twords the tracks. Fun hike. Flat. And a few pit drop offs. Lots of fAllen trees From erosion

  • Burlington prairie reserve

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    near Burlington, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    1.92mi
    Elevation +
    33f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofBurlington prairie reserve Photo ofBurlington prairie reserve Photo ofBurlington prairie reserve

    A newer preserve, looks like. Total trail length is 3 miles, mostly mowed grass path and some forest crossing. Can get very wet in spots - see pictures.

  • Starved Rock Trail

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    near Utica, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    10.13mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofStarved Rock Trail Photo ofStarved Rock Trail Photo ofStarved Rock Trail
    Nice trail and better wet.
    Wynfield Dietz
    Nice trail, I found it easy, but can be more difficult in rainy weather when the trails become slippery.
    m0rtim3r
  • near Chicago Loop, Illinois (United States)
    Distance
    14.48mi
    Elevation +
    112f
    TrailRank
    19

    Walk mostly North on Clark Street and Ridge Avenue - Note to anyone from outside the area ... this is not a hike - just a urban direct route and I would not suggest following this map. I have only posted it to illustrate...

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