The Best Hiking in Palos Heights

Lake Katherine Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palos Heights, Illinois.

Cal Sag Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Palos Heights, Illinois.

Tinley Creek Red Paved Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Worth, Illinois.

From the Kean Avenue parking lot, head west on the Sag Valley Trail for a great afterwork run or hike. After a half mile, head right at the T intersection and descend down to the stream. Continue on the Sag Valley Trail and cross over Kean Avenue to finish the loop at the parking lot.

The Swallows Cliff Woods, an 800 acre preserve, is known for its 100 ft bluff that provides visitors with a steep stair workout. On top of the bluff, however, there are less strenuous trail options, leading through the hilly, forested terrain, past wetlands and streams.

Sag Valley Tan, Yellow, Purple Loop from Swallow Cliffs Sledding Hill is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palos Heights, Illinois.

Sag Valley Yellow and Tan Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Palos Heights, Illinois.

Country Lane Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Springs, Illinois.

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

The trails traverse a rolling glacial highland of oak woods and prairie. The hiking trails connect to miles of multi-use trails where you can hike, mountain bike, cross country ski and snowshoe. Lastly, there is an interpretive center with exhibits about local nature and history. The trailhead...

McGinty Slough is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Orland Park, Illinois.

Palos Trail System: Purple Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Palos Heights, Illinois.

Just outside of Chicago the Palos Region of the Cook County Forest Preserve offers a few thousand acres of dirt single track and limestone paths. Here you will find rolling hills and bluff that will rev up your hill workouts. This single track loop is great for mountain biking and trail running...

Palos Yellow Trail Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Willow Springs, Illinois.

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

Saganashkee Slough is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lemont, Illinois.