Danada Forest Preserve Hike, Naperville, Illinois
Nestled in an unlikely spot between subdivisions and I-88, Danada Forest Preserve offers some terrific hiking through wide-open prairies and gently sloping savannas. Once a training ground for top racehorses, Danada still cat... trails.com
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
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
Salt Creek Trail, Riverside, Illinois
The Salt Creek Trail is a fun, winding route that passes through a series of forest preserves straddling Cook and DuPage Counties. While much of the route closely follows the arboreal banks of Salt Creek, you?ll frequently me... trails.com
Forest Preserve District Of Dupage County
Good things happen when you explore nature at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's 60 forest preserves and five education facilities. Visit online or call for ways to experience conservation, education and recre... dupagecvb.com
Dupage County Trail System
DuPage County has 486 miles of recreational trails for cyclists, hikers, runners and equestrians. Trails scenically pass through forests, farms and downtowns. Explore & experience the Prairie Path, Great Western Trail or o... dupagecvb.com
Lombard Park District
Enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages at the Lombard Park District's 450 acres of quality parks and facilities. dupagecvb.com
The Morton Arboretum
The Arboretum is an engaging and fun 1,700-acre garden of trees and other woody plants from around the world. Enjoy the Children's Garden, Maze Garden, 16 miles of hiking trails, nine miles of roads or a guided tour amid h... dupagecvb.com
Illinois Prairie Path—main Stem,...
The Illinois Prairie Path, one of the first rail trails in the nation, runs along the route of the former Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway, an electric railroad line that carried commuters and freight between Chicago and its ... mtbr.com
Morton Arboretum
The 1,500-acre Morton Arboretum in northeastern Illinois provides a year-round oasis for birds because of its variety of vegetation. Woods, fields, meadows, a restored prairie, streams, a river, and several small lakes and ma... trails.com
Salt Creek Trail (Il)
The Salt Creek Bicycle Trail began as a 6-mile paved trail between Bemis Woods South near Oakbrook to the Brookfield Zoo. The trail now extends farther north, from Oakbrook all the way to Busse Woods Forest Preserve near E... traillink.com
Carol Stream Park District
Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers 38 parks, 5 miles of paved trails, recreation center, gymnasiums, free special events, and hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & f... dupagecvb.com
Busse Woods Trail
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs of Chicago. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main lo... traillink.com
Waterfall Glen
At the glen, trails are 8 feet wide, white-tailed deer are plentiful, and a scattering of pine groves planted long ago by the federal government offers constant changes in color and composition. Though some bikers pedal along... trails.com
Major Taylor Trail
The first section of the Major Taylor Trail curves through Dan Ryan Woods Forest Preserve into the historic neighborhood of Beverly. On Longwood Avenue in Beverly, you?ll see a string of sprawling historic mansions of various... trails.com
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
Palos/sag Valley Forest Preserve: Cap Sauers And Swallow...
As part of the larger Palos/Sag Valley Preserves, Cap Sauers Holdings and Swallow Cliff offer great hiking close to Chicago. The terrain is varied and sometimes dramatic, with bluffs and ravines, pristine oak savannas, scenic... trails.com