Skokie Lagoons And River Hike, Northfield, Illinois
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
Chicago Lakeshore Path: North Hike, Chicago, Illinois
Harbors, beaches, and the lake itself serve as the backdrop for a dazzling skyline. Some sections of this path provide just a seawall with a walkway, while other parts run through wide grassy parks. There are numerous options... trails.com
North Branch Trail
The beautiful North Branch Trail is named for the North Branch of the Chicago River, along which it winds. At its northern end, the trail begins at the south end of the Chicago Botanic Garden and continues south to circle ... traillink.com
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
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
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
The Good Life On Armitage, Chicago, Illinois
Living the good life on Armitage ?even if only for a weekend?is a time and place for dreaming about the future together. Here?s hoping it?s as bright as the gleaming restorations and trendy businesses you?ll enjoy here. You m... 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
Jackson Park Loop, Chicago, Illinois
At the heart of Jackson Park is a wooded island, a serene Japanese garden, and placid lagoons lined with cattails. Much of this quiet refuge is a remnant of one of the most important events in Chicago history: the World?s Col... trails.com
Chicago Botanic Gardens
The Chicago Botanic Garden?with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School, and plant conservation efforts?is one of the country?s most visited public gardens and a preeminent cen... famplosion.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
Un-conventional: A Chance For Romance At Mccormick Place,...
Every year millions of people come to Chicago for conventions or meetings at McCormick Place. It?s big, it?s sterile, it?s crowded, and it?s busy. It?s built for hordes, not for couples. Yet many of these visitors are in desp... trails.com
Chicago, Il: Ryerson Woods
Start at the end of Mill Road near the farm and welcome center and walk west. As the trail approaches the Des Plaines River, you may spot a great blue heron or two, and-if you're hiking in spring or summer-trilliums ... trimbleoutdoors.com
Illinois Prairie Path
?Street parking is available near the trailhead and numerous spots along the trail.The IPP is a former right-of-way for the old Chicago Aurora & Elgin electric railroad, it was the first U.S. rail-to-trail conversion in t... waymarking.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
Chicago Lakefront Path, Chicago, Illinois
The list of things to see and do along Chicago?s Lakefront Path will make your head spin: two dozen beaches, three golf courses, two skate parks, Soldier Field Stadium, Buckingham Fountain, a handful of worldclass museums, an... 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
Great Western Trail (Il)
The western segment of the Great Western Trail in Illinois follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor through DeKalb and Kane counties, between Leroy Oaks County Forest Preserve and the town of Sycamore. The Chicago... traillink.com