The Best Hiking in Northfield

Starting at Tower Road, the path follows the bridge east to Forest Way Drive. The path mostly follows the road, and the shoreline of the lagoons up to Dundee Road, where you turn back West. Once across the bridge, you then head south on the paved trail back towards Tower Road. The Route is marked...

Glenview North Branch to Skokie River is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenview, Illinois.

The Grove Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Glenview, Illinois.

Westside Single Track is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Des Plaines, Illinois.

Park in the lot off of half day road (see map) to access the trail. Accessible year round, great for all skill levels, and dog-friendly.

North Park Village Nature Center in northwest Chicago is open year-round from 9am - 4pm Monday-Saturday and 9:00am-12pm on Sundays. The Nature Center is home to a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, located within the 155-acre North Park Village. Set aside approximately 15-20 minut...

Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Captain Daniel Wright Woods & Half Day Forest Preserve Loop is a 2.4 miles loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Mellody Farm Nature Preserve is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Forest, Illinois.

Middlefork Savanna Loop Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Forest, Illinois.

Busse Woods Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Busse Woods Red and Black Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

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

Deer Grove East Red, Black and Brown Loop is a loop trail that take you by a lake located near Palatine, Illinois.

Old School Forest Preserve Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Libertyville, Illinois.

The end of the trail offers a scenic view of the nearby landscapes. Due to the length of the trail, use is recommended for intermediate - advanced hikers, bikers, or trail runners.  This trail heads north out of the Old School Forest Preserve. About halfway down the trail you will pass Minear Lak...