Prairie Duneland trail is a first class example of what rails to trails paths can be.

Several dedicated parking areas, many with picnic shelter, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

Flat riding trail with the exception of 2 dips down for under road tunnels and 1 hill to climb for an over road bridge.

Section of the trail leave the straight rail bed for some gentle curves adding a little interest to the path.

We started in Hobart ( Actually on the Oak Savannah Trail) and rode to Chesterton. Looped around Downtown before heading back. Added 4 miles by detouring on the Iron Horse Trail and finished back for a 25 mile day.

Great Riding Experience.

The Iron Horse trail has a very nice section on old rail bed, crossing a bridge and along the section of a lake.

Then it turns and leaves you in a subdivision with no markings.

The subdivision sidewalk is double wide on the left, follow this wider path and it will turn back into the woods at the end of the street.
The trail runs another mile and ends at Portage road.

We rode the Prairie Duneland trail and added the Iron Horse for a total 25 mile ride

I've ridden the trail in Lake County a number of times and it's great. This stretch though is pretty rough. Lots of loose gravel, ruts and no markings. I won't go back. Start at the Lincolnshire Marriott and head north and you'll have a great trip.

Bumpy ride from 143rd train station to Tinley Creek Loop. Part of trail was flooded June 2020. Easy detour on residential streets. Overall good workout. Bike with suspension would have helped.

Nice short distance bike trail. I like ShoeFactory woods area. Nice forest preserve!

Went on the trail June 24 2020 and enjoyed it although it was being paved. There are a few busy streets to cross but it was still fun with some elevation changes. Will be worth 5 stars when paving is complete.

I can only comment on the eastern end of the path starting in Maywood. There are numerous streets to cross although less as you move west. The asphalt has too many cracks and bumps to enjoy a smooth ride. I will try the west end soon and hope it is better.

Terrible for inline skating. Hills with poor pavement, blacktop repairs that get sticky with heat.

I’ve been riding this trial for 2 years and used it for triathlon training rides even though it is relatively flat. It’s is a beautiful trail with a well maintained surface and occasional street crossing primarily on the southern portion. Their are a few street sections where you would assume the train ends at 95th and 119th. Signage does direct you through these sections. The north section is the more scenic portion. The Dan Ryan Woods area has tree canopy providing shade and the short ride to 95th takes you along well groomed fields. The south portion takes you a across the Cal-Sag channel into a forest preserve where deer encounters will happen. I recently introduced my wife to the trail who kept encouraging me to take her all the way to end. We even picked upped a 2nd couple a long the way. I’ve found this trail to be filled with friendly people who are courteous to cyclists.