The Best Hiking in Chicago
Looking for the best hiking in Chicago? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Chicago. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Chicago
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Forest View, Illinois
Salt Creek Greenway Black Unpaved Loop
1.25 mi / 62 ft gainSalt Creek Greenway Black Unpaved Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Berwyn, Illinois.Read more -
Brookfield, Illinois
Salt Creek Greenway Trail
13.99 mi / 551 ft gainThis trail is almost 7 miles one-way (14 miles out-and-back) of paved path, makes for an ideal biking (especially those of us with road bikes), skating, and even running path. The trail runs out-and-back along the Salt Creek in Brookfield, IL. The trailhead is right near the Brookfield Zoo (for a...Read more -
La Grange Park, Illinois
Salt Creek Greenway Red Paved Trail
2.02 mi / 46 ft gainSalt Creek Greenway Red Paved Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near La Grange Park, Illinois.Read more -
River Forest, Illinois
Trailside Museum and Thatcher Woods Hiking Trail
0.66 mi / 33 ft gainTrailside Museum and Thatcher Woods Hiking Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near River Forest, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Bloomingdale Trail
5.52 mi / 16 ft gainBloomingdale Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Riverwalk to Grant Park
4.79 mi / 240 ft gainChicago Riverwalk to Grant Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Walking Tour: Museum and Lakefront
5.02.1 mi / 79 ft gainChicago Walking Tour: Museum and Lakefront is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Millennium Park Trail
5.00.63 mi / 26 ft gainMillennium Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Hyde Park, Kenwood, and South Shore Neighborhoods Walking Tour
10.62 mi / 325 ft gainHyde 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.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Navy Pier Walk
1.49 mi / 16 ft gainNavy Pier Walk is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Chicago, Illinois
Lincoln Park Trail
5.05.01 mi / 177 ft gainLincoln Park Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Chicago, Illinois.Read more -
Willow Springs, Illinois
Spears Woods to Willow Springs Loop
2.76 mi / 128 ft gainSpears Woods to Willow Springs Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willow Springs, Illinois.Read more -
Oak Brook, Illinois
Run the Fullersburg Woods Loop
4.56 miThis 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...Read more -
Willow Springs, Illinois
I & M Canal Trail
7.79 mi / 33 ft gainI & M Canal Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willow Springs, Illinois.Read more -
Willow Springs, Illinois
Willow Spring Woods
3.12 mi / 92 ft gainWillow Spring Woods is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willow Springs, Illinois.Read more -
Willow Springs, Illinois
Country Lane Woods
4.89 mi / 236 ft gainCountry Lane Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Springs, Illinois.Read more