The Best Hiking in Chicago

Salt Creek Greenway (Black Unpaved Loop) is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Berwyn, Illinois.

This trail is 5.8 miles of paved path, which is ideal for biking (especially those of us with road bikes), skating, and even running. The trail runs point-to-point and runs along the Salt Creek in Brookfield, IL. The trailhead is right near the Brookfield Zoo (for anyone with kids!). 

Salt Creek Greenway Red Paved Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near La Grange Park, Illinois.

Trailside Museum and Thatcher Woods Hiking Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near River Forest, Illinois.

Bloomingdale Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Riverwalk to Grant Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Walking Tour: Museum and Lakefront is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.

Millennium Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chicago, Illinois.

Sun Down Meadow is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near La Grange, Illinois.

Hyde Park, Kenwood, and South Shore Neighborhoods Walking Tour is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.

Navy Pier Walk is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.

Lincoln Park Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.

Spears Woods to Willow Springs Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willow Springs, Illinois.

Fullersburg and Graue Mill Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes by a river located near Oak Brook, Illinois.

This is a six-mile loop along the banks of the Salt Creek in Oakbrook, IL. The flat trail features trees and wildflowers (great walk to do in autumn). Trail is also good for bike riders. There is a picnic area and the Graue Mill and Museum. Graue Mill is 150 years old and played a part in the Und...

I & M Canal Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willow Springs, Illinois.