The Best Trails in Illinois (United States)

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  • Salt Lick Trail to Johnson Trail

    Hiking
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    near Valmeyer, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    Tom Meier
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    581f
    TrailRank
    19| Rating 2.0

    This is the west half the Salt Lick Trail loop to the Johnson Trail. Salt Lick Trail starts with a steep vertical rise including wood steps. A plenty of elevation change that leads to cliffs over looking farmland adjace...

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  • Big Woods Trail

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    near Meeks, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    mapper23
    Distance
    2.79mi
    Elevation +
    650f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofBig Woods Trail

    At Forest Glen Preserve. This loop starts at the Big Woods trail head, goes to the fire tower through the woods, then comes back by road to the start. There was a place where a tree fall obscured the trail and I had to g...

  • Trout Park - northbound

    Road Bike
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    near Elgin, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    TMChicago
    Distance
    71.12mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofTrout Park - northbound

    Park right at Trout Park parking area - trail starts just downhill. North part of this ride was on some roads - that was optional - can be all on path.

  • Hennen conservation area

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    near Franklinville, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    vav66
    Distance
    1.07mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofHennen conservation area Photo ofHennen conservation area Photo ofHennen conservation area

    Relatively small place, but densely packed with trails and stuff to see. Lots of wildflowers including some rare ones. Lots of wildlife. Nice place for a short visit.

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  • Castle rock state park north section

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    near Daysville, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    vav66
    Distance
    1.35mi
    Elevation +
    151f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofCastle rock state park north section Photo ofCastle rock state park north section Photo ofCastle rock state park north section

    Castle rock state park trail 1 in northern block. Mostly forested, occasionally into prairie of along the edge of the timber. Gently rolling but easy going.

  • Linda's Squittel Hunting

    Multisport
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    near Ozark, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    Lindsay J.
    Distance
    3.05mi
    Elevation +
    240f
    TrailRank
    19| Rating 1.0
    Photo ofLinda's Squittel Hunting Photo ofLinda's Squittel Hunting Photo ofLinda's Squittel Hunting

    LJ 4 for 4, all head shots. Dan killed 2 in 3 shots. Only 2, possibly 3, went in holes. Blackjack actually barked on one pretty good. Another great day for Specks!

    Don’t believe this app was intended for hunting or pics of dead animals. More for the enjoyment of the outdoors.
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  • Stickney run north side

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    near McHenry Shores, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    vav66
    Distance
    1.47mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    18
    Photo ofStickney run north side Photo ofStickney run north side Photo ofStickney run north side

    A couple of short trails, mostly through a heavy forested area. One spur goes in and out to a Civil War era cemetery.

  • Humboldt Park Lagoon and Beach loop

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    near Humboldt, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    jaylamble
    Distance
    2.39mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofHumboldt Park Lagoon and Beach loop Photo ofHumboldt Park Lagoon and Beach loop

    Humboldt Park Lagoon and Beach loop from All Trails. Temperature about 30 degrees but with a stiff breeze making it feel colder when in the more exposed parts. Humboldt Park has a nice lagoon (frozen) that used to rent b...

  • Trinidad Colorado to Toledo Ohio, Day 23

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Rantoul, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    mile42
    Distance
    68.06mi
    Elevation +
    433f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 23 of a 30-day hotel-based bicycle tour, starting in Trinidad, Colorado, and finishing in Toledo, Ohio. Equipment: Steel Bacchetta Giro 20 with Primo Comet tires. The winds blow west-to-east on the plains, making it ...

  • Trinidad Colorado to Toledo Ohio, Day 19

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Glendale, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    mile42
    Distance
    56.71mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 19 of a 30-day hotel-based bicycle tour, starting in Trinidad, Colorado, and finishing in Toledo, Ohio. Equipment: Steel Bacchetta Giro 20 with Primo Comet tires. The winds blow west-to-east on the plains, making it ...

  • Panthers DEN Trailhead

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    near Bakers Crossroads, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    Tom Meier
    Distance
    3.29mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    16

    This is just the first 1.5 miles of a 3 mile trail that connects to Panters Den Loop. Trail was...okay. overgrown and shared with horses so the trail is beat up. Nice rock formations at the 1.5 mile marker. Decent eleva...

  • Trinidad Colorado to Toledo Ohio, Day 22

    Bicycle Touring
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    near McLean, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    mile42
    Distance
    56.00mi
    Elevation +
    322f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 22 of a 30-day hotel-based bicycle tour, starting in Trinidad, Colorado, and finishing in Toledo, Ohio. Equipment: Steel Bacchetta Giro 20 with Primo Comet tires. The winds blow west-to-east on the plains, making it ...

  • Trinidad Colorado to Toledo Ohio, Day 20+21

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Rushville, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    mile42
    Distance
    84.08mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 20+21 of a 30-day hotel-based bicycle tour, starting in Trinidad, Colorado, and finishing in Toledo, Ohio. Equipment: Steel Bacchetta Giro 20 with Primo Comet tires. The winds blow west-to-east on the plains, making ...

  • Trinidad Colorado to Toledo Ohio, Day 18 Part 2

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Quincy, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    mile42
    Distance
    3.84mi
    Elevation +
    151f
    TrailRank
    16

    Day 18 part 2 of a 30-day hotel-based bicycle tour, starting in Trinidad, Colorado, and finishing in Toledo, Ohio. Equipment: Steel Bacchetta Giro 20 with Primo Comet tires. The winds blow west-to-east on the plains, mak...

  • Pinckneyville, IL - Carbondale, IL

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Denny, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    cyclenavigator
    Distance
    33.98mi
    Elevation +
    282f
    TrailRank
    16

    The beginnings of a nasty winter storm; freezing rain, slush, limited plowing. Walked five miles of unplowed country roads until I decided to stick to main highways. Good thing the news told people to stay home- light tr...

  • Chicago Marathon

    Running
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    near Fort Dearborn Addition, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    Freddy Klinger
    Distance
    27.04mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofChicago Marathon

    One of the World Marathon Majors http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Marathon map from google earth hacks

  • Volo bog west trails

    Hiking
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    near Palm Beach, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    vav66
    Distance
    1.51mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofVolo bog west trails Photo ofVolo bog west trails Photo ofVolo bog west trails

    Trails away from the main bog, across the road. Mostly forest and a loop around a prairie section. Great bird watching. Broad trail but quite hilly and rough in places. Not easily accessible for wheelchairs. Bikes not al...

  • KVNC KACQ 1Jun2021

    Plane
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    near Venice, Florida (United States)
    Author
    MrDano
    Distance
    1419.90mi
    Elevation +
    56739f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofKVNC KACQ 1Jun2021 Photo ofKVNC KACQ 1Jun2021 Photo ofKVNC KACQ 1Jun2021

    VFR to Illinois. Forecast wind neutral but as often happens, it turned into effort to find the cruise altitude with the lowest headwind.

  • Big Sahara Lake

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Delta, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    J L Agin
    Distance
    1.19nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    14
    Photo ofBig Sahara Lake Photo ofBig Sahara Lake

    Saw a pair of bald eagles. So hungover this morning no beer on this trip! Nice hot and calm day. Headed to the strip cut.

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Houses in Oak Park

    Walking
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    near Samuel A Rothermel Houses, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    Perlético
    Distance
    3.42mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofFrank Lloyd Wright Houses in Oak Park Photo ofFrank Lloyd Wright Houses in Oak Park Photo ofFrank Lloyd Wright Houses in Oak Park

    Paseo por Oak Park (Ill) visitando las casas construidas por el famoso arquitecto Frank Lloyd Wright entre 1890 y 1910 en torno a su casa y estudio. Con fotografías de las principales viviendas de la época.

  • Canales Chicago

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    near Fort Dearborn Addition, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    juanignaciosalvador
    with crisnavarrete María uxia Gilles Cols
    Distance
    8.54mi
    Elevation +
    3839f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofCanales Chicago Photo ofCanales Chicago Photo ofCanales Chicago

    Precioso paseo en barco eléctrico priado por los canales de Chicago. Resulta muy interesante y relajado, aunque la compañia que de alquiler debería habernos facilitado más información sobre los edificios singulares

  • I&M Canal trail

    Mountain Bike
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    near Rockdale, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    jwinthrop
    Distance
    61.66mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    12

    The Illinois & Michigan Canal used to connect ships from Lake Michigan to the Illinois river. No one knows what happened but ships found a different route and the I&M canal was abandoned. Now a bike/hiking trail runs on ...

  • Troy Junction - Maryville

    Road Bike
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    near Troy Junction, Illinois (United States)
    Author
    TacoDave-o
    Distance
    2.85mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    12
    Photo ofTroy Junction - Maryville

    Very pleasant. I ended my ride in a park named for a pastor who was shot and killed as he was preaching a sermon in 2009. The shooter suffered from Lyme disease.

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