The Best Hiking in Willow Springs

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

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

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

Country Lane Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Springs, 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 Trail System: Purple Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Palos Heights, 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...

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

Palos Orange Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Springs, Illinois.

Palos Blue to Palos Green Loop is a 1.8 miles loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Willow Springs, Illinois.

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

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.

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.

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