North Branch Trail
If you look at a map of Chicago?s northern suburbs and follow the routes of several streams that merge to form the North Branch of the Chicago River, it looks like strands of a rope gradually coming together. While much of th... trails.com
Skokie Lagoons
Surrounded by urban development, the islands and the scenic waterways of the Skokie Lagoons provide a wooded refuge just 15 miles north of the Loop. After skirting the southern edge of the lagoons, this route delivers you to ... trails.com
Green Bay Trail
Stretching through North Shore towns such as Kenilworth, Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Bluff, the 16-mile Green Bay Trail runs parallel to Chicago?s Metra commuter rail line along a corridor flanked by restaurants, shops, ... trails.com
Chicago Botanic Garden
With "wows" around every corner, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living museum featuring 23 display gardens, including Evening Island, Fruit & Vegetable, Japanese and English Walled. Ths mission of the Chicago Bo... museumsusa.org
North Shore Channel And Green Bay Trails, Lincolnwood, Illinois
This route starts on Chicago?s northwest side and follows the North Shore Channel?s wooded banks through the communities of Lincolnwood, Skokie, and Evanston. In Skokie the route winds for 2.0 miles through an outdoor sculptu... trails.com
Valley Line Trail (Skokie Line Trail)
Just 1 mile long, the Valley Line Trail (a.k.a. the Skokie Line) extends between the 4400 block of Bryn Mawr Avenue and the 4400 block of Devon Avenue. The trail runs through the Sauganash community, skirting the eastern b... traillink.com
Chicago Lakefront Neighborhoods Bicycle Tour
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Lake Defiance Trail Loop
This is very nice, well maintained trail system of alternating asphalt pavement and crushed limestone, that is one of several hikes in the Moraine Hills State Park near McHenry, Illinois. The trail system can be used by d... localhikes.com
Robert Mcclory Trail, Highwood, Illinois
The Robert McClory Bike Path (formerly the North Shore Bike Path) is notorious for its conglomeration of names over the years. At any given time? and depending on whom you ask?it has been called the Green Bay Trail, the North... trails.com
Ryerson Woods Hike, Lincolnshire, Illinois
The trails in Ryerson Woods wind through some of the most stunning forestland in the Chicago region. Along the shore of the Des Plaines River and its backwater, expect to see waterfowl, wildflowers, and old rustic cabins left... trails.com
Busse Woods Loop, Schaumburg, Illinois
This quick, pleasant, and easily accessible hike takes you through dense woods and near numerous small ponds at one of the largest forest preserves in Cook County. Although Busse Woods is busy at times, it?s surprisingly quie... trails.com
Chicago Lakeshore Path: South Hike, Chicago, Illinois
Enjoy stunning views of the downtown skyline as you hike along this strip of parkland that links the city and the lake. Pass Chicago landmarks such as Soldier Field, the Field Museum, and Buckingham Fountain. Chicago would be... trails.com
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve Loop, Hinsdale, Illinois
You may be surprised to find this much natural beauty just 20 miles from the Loop. Nearly this entire hike accompanies Salt Creek as it meanders next to a bluff and winds around a couple of islands on its way to the historic ... trails.com
Deer Grove
The rolling landscape at Deer Grove is blanketed with thick groves of oak, hickory, and maple. Mixed in with the dense forest are ravines, marshes, ponds, and the occasional stream straddled by picturesque old limestone bridges... mtbr.com