The Best Hiking in Kankakee

Kankakee River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Bourbonnais, Illinois.

The Kankakee River Trail is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. The trail is recommended for use from April to December. Avid canoeists may pass by on the river.The trail is rated as moderate due to length. During hunting season, stay on the paved paths.

Rock Creek and Chief Shaw Trails is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Iroquois Woodland Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Beaverville, Illinois.

Hooper Branch Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Beaverville, Illinois.

Monee Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Monee, Illinois.

LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area Loop is a 5.8 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Lowell, Indiana.

The trail is open for use year-round, and is great for snowshoeing in winter months. This trail allows dogs, but please keep your dog on a leash throughout the duration to avoid disturbing the wonderful bison.  Be weary of ticks - bring bug spray for you and your dog. 

Twin Oaks and Bunker Field Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Elwood, Illinois.

Midewin- Henslow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Wilmington, Illinois.

The trail features chances to see bison, and scenic wild flowers. The Buffalo Viewing Trail is in Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, and is open year-round. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash. Old army bunkers are scattered along the trail. The trail winds through a prairi...

Plum Creek Greenway is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Crete, Illinois.

Scout, Oak Ridge, Plum Creek and Snapper Pond Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Beecher, Illinois.

I&M Canal Trail: East Side is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Channahon, Illinois.

McKinley Woods Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Channahon, Illinois.

Thorn Creek Trail: Purple is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chicago Heights, Illinois.