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Busse Woods Trail

11.6 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete

City of Franklin Hike and Bike Trail (Route of the Badger)

1.5 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Deer Grove Trail

3.9 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Des Plaines River Trail

56.1 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Fox River Trail (IL)

45.7 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger)

53.2 mi

State: WI

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Glacial River Trail

55.8 mi

State: WI

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Grant Woods Bike Path

5.9 mi

State: IL

Crushed Stone

Great Western Trail (DeKalb, Kane)

18 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Great Western Trail (DuPage)

12.7 mi

State: IL

Crushed Stone

H.U.M. Trail

3.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Illinois Prairie Path

58.52 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Kenosha County Bike Trail (Route of the Badger)

7.9 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Millennium Trail (IL)

30.7 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Moraine Hills State Park Trail

11.4 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

New Berlin Recreation Trail

7 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

North Branch Trail

25.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Oak Leaf Trail (Route of the Badger)

123.6 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Ozaukee Interurban Trail (Route of the Badger)

30.1 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Palatine Trail

9.6 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete

Accordion

Prairie Trail (IL)

26.4 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Rock River Parkway Trail

2.4 mi

State: WI

Asphalt, Concrete

Stone Bridge Trail

5.8 mi

State: IL

Crushed Stone

Timber Ridge Trail

1 mi

State: IL

Gravel

Valley Line Trail

1.1 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

White River State Trail (Route of the Badger)

19.7 mi

State: WI

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Beerline Trail (Route of the Badger)

3.7 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Buffalo Creek Trail (IL)

5.5 mi

State: IL

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Chain O' Lakes Bike Path

3.2 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Green Bay Trail

6.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Lake Michigan Pathway (Route of the Badger)

14 mi

State: WI

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Long Prairie Trail

13.9 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

MRK Trail (Route of the Badger)

4.6 mi

State: WI

Crushed Stone

North Shore Bike Path

7.7 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Paul Douglas and Crabtree Preserve Trail System

9.2 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail

6 mi

State: WI

Dirt, Grass

Robert McClory Bike Path

25.4 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Seven Waters Bike Trail (Route of the Badger)

18.6 mi

State: WI

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Stone Mill Trail

1.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Techny Trail

3 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Concrete

West Allis Cross Town Connector (Route of the Badger)

0.9 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

East Northbrook Trail

1.1 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Prospect Heights Bike Path

4.2 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Lake Geneva Bike Path (Route of the Badger)

8.9 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

North Shore Trail (Route of the Badger)

3 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Prairie Farms Trail

1.8 mi

State: WI

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Racine-Sturtevant Trail (Route of the Badger)

3.5 mi

State: WI

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Busse Woods Trail Overview The Busse Woods Trail spans the Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre natural space in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. The preserve—popularly just called Busse Woods—has a large...	IL	11.6 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	34 reviews
	City of Franklin Hike and Bike Trail (Route of the Badger) The City of Franklin Hike and Bike Trail follows a corridor originally used by the Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light, an interurban railroad in southeastern Wisconsin. The corridor was later acquired...	WI	1.5 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
	Deer Grove Trail The Deer Grove Trail is one of several great Chicagoland trails located in properties of the Forest Preserve of Cook County. Deer Grove is the oldest of all the Cook County preserves. It's comprised...	IL	3.9 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Des Plaines River Trail Overview The Des Plaines River Trail runs alongside the Des Plaines River for just over 56 miles, protecting watershed habitat and forestland through much of Lake and Cook Counties. The trail is a...	IL	56.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	93 reviews
	Fox River Trail (IL) Overview The Fox River Trail (FRT) was built on stretches of three former railroads: Chicago, Aurora & Elgin; Aurora, Elgin, & Fox River Electric; and Chicago & North Western. Today, it hosts a...	IL	45.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	94 reviews
	Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview The 53-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail between Cottage Grove and Waukesha provides a glimpse into the past when glaciers bore down on southeastern Wisconsin in the last Ice Age. Those...	WI	53.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	60 reviews
	Glacial River Trail Overview The Glacial River Trail provides bikers, pedestrians, and in-line skaters with a 55.8-mile off-road/on-road rural route winding through farmland, prairie, wetlands, and woodlands as it...	WI	55.8 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	18 reviews
	Grant Woods Bike Path About an hour northwest of Chicago, the beautiful Grant Woods Forest Preserve spans more than 1,000 acres, offering an outdoor respite of prairie, woodlands and marshes. The crushed limestone pathway...	IL	5.9 mi	Crushed Stone	8 reviews
	Great Western Trail (DeKalb, Kane) Overview The western segment of the Great Western Trail in Illinois follows 18 miles of a former railway corridor through DeKalb and Kane counties, between Sycamore Forest Preserve in the City of...	IL	18 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	26 reviews
	Great Western Trail (DuPage) Overview The eastern segment of the Great Western Trail in Illinois follows almost 13 miles of an abandoned railway corridor through DuPage County, between Villa Park and West Chicago. About the...	IL	12.7 mi	Crushed Stone	11 reviews
	H.U.M. Trail The H.U.M. Trail (a.k.a. the Huntley-Union-Marengo Trail) was planned to link all three of its namesake northern Illinois towns, but so far only connects Marengo and Union. Interestingly, the...	IL	3.5 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
	Illinois Prairie Path Overview The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) was one of the nation’s first rail-trail conversions. The 58-mile trail consists of five connected trail segments with three main branches that converge...	IL	58.52 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	47 reviews
	Kenosha County Bike Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview The Kenosha County Bike Trail runs for nearly 8 miles in two sections separated by couple miles with the city of Kenosha. About the Route The northern segment runs between 1st St....	WI	7.9 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
	Millennium Trail (IL) The Millennium Trail currently spans just over 30 miles in two disconnected segments, but there are plans to extend it to 35 miles and connect it to the Des Plaines River Trail. The trail goes through...	IL	30.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	19 reviews
	Moraine Hills State Park Trail Moraine Hills State Park Trail offers a wonderful experience for any geology or nature aficionado. A moraine is an accumulation of earth and stones carried and finally deposited by a glacier....	IL	11.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	8 reviews
	New Berlin Recreation Trail Overview The paved New Berlin Recreation Trail runs straight as an east-west compass bearing for 7 miles through the western Milwaukee suburbs, from New Berlin to Waukesha. While it is void of...	WI	7 mi	Asphalt	24 reviews
	North Branch Trail Overview The North Branch Trail follows the North Branch of the Chicago River for 25.5 miles through Cook County. The trail was originally a dirt path often used for horseback riding; though it’s...	IL	25.5 mi	Asphalt	44 reviews
	Oak Leaf Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview The Oak Leaf Trail is the jewel in the crown of Milwaukee County’s extensive trail system. The trail meanders for 123 miles in and around the city of Milwaukee on a changing terrain of...	WI	123.6 mi	Asphalt	47 reviews
	Ozaukee Interurban Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview If you’re going to visit the historical communities that lie just west of Lake Michigan, why not use the former route of the venerable interurban railroad? The Ozaukee Interurban Trail...	WI	30.1 mi	Asphalt	33 reviews
	Palatine Trail The village of Palatine has connected many of its community assets with two long sections of off-road, multi-use trail. The more popular northern section is the one most references call simply and...	IL	9.6 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	9 reviews

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Prairie Trail (IL) Overview The Prairie Trail runs the length of McHenry County and is managed by the McHenry County Conservation District. The rail trail spans just over 26 miles from the Wisconsin border and the...	IL	26.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	38 reviews
Rock River Parkway Trail The Rock River Parkway Trail in Janesville runs between Rockport Park and S. Jackson Street bridge on the north side of the river. Here, at the trail's eastern terminus, you can easily link to Spring...	WI	2.4 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 reviews
Stone Bridge Trail Built on a former rail bed dating back to the 1850s, the Stone Bridge Trail provides a crushed limestone pathway through rural countryside. A highlight of the trail is passage on Stone Bridge over the...	IL	5.8 mi	Crushed Stone	22 reviews
Timber Ridge Trail The Timber Ridge trail is located on the eastern side of the Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in west Chicago. The preserve offers several trails, fishing, picnicking, and is home to Kline Creek Farms,...	IL	1 mi	Gravel	1 reviews
Valley Line Trail Just 1 mile long, the Valley Line Trail—also known as the Sauganash Trail—extends between Bryn Mawr Avenue and Devon Avenue in the Chicago neighborhood of Sauganash. Two bridges allow for safe...	IL	1.1 mi	Asphalt	6 reviews
White River State Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview The White River State Trail is a 19.7-mile trail composed of two separate segments: a 12-mile stretch that runs between Elkhorn and just west of Burlington in Walworth County, and a 7-mile...	WI	19.7 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel	34 reviews
Beerline Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview The Beerline Trail, named after the corridor that was once used by freight trains transporting the ingredients for beer to some of Milwaukee’s famous breweries, runs for 3.7 miles through...	WI	3.7 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Buffalo Creek Trail (IL) Overview The Buffalo Creek Trail makes a 5.5-mile loop around the scenic Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove. The crushed-gravel trail provides access to facilities throughout the...	IL	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	5 reviews
Chain O' Lakes Bike Path The Chain O' Lakes Bike Path is a paved trail that runs between E. Grand Avenue in Fox Lake and Grant Woods Forest Preserve to the east. The trail parallels the railroad track and Rollins Road/CR 31,...	IL	3.2 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews
Green Bay Trail The 6.5-mile Green Bay Trail runs parallel to Chicago's Metra commuter rail line north of the Chicago city limits. Stretching through North Shore towns such as Kenilworth, Winnetka, Highland Park, and...	IL	6.5 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	17 reviews
Lake Michigan Pathway (Route of the Badger) The 13.5-mile Lake Michigan Pathway keeps you in close touch with the sixth-largest freshwater lake in the world as it links rail-trails north and south of the port city of Racine. Along the way, the...	WI	14 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	9 reviews
Long Prairie Trail The Long Prairie Trail journeys across the width of agricultural Boone County for nearly 14 miles on the railroad corridor previously used by the Kenosha and Rockford Railroad, later known as the...	IL	13.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	48 reviews
MRK Trail (Route of the Badger) Racine County's eastern edge is home to the MRK Trail, a rail-with-trail that extends north from the City of Racine to the Village of Caledonia. Because Racine County standardized its signs several...	WI	4.6 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
North Shore Bike Path The North Shore Bike Path runs for nearly 8 miles between Lake Bluff and Mundelein, paralleling State Route 176 for the path's entire length. The trail is one of dozens in the Chicagoland area, all of...	IL	7.7 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	8 reviews
Paul Douglas and Crabtree Preserve Trail System The Paul Douglas and Crabtree Preserve Trail System connects two large nature preserves in northwestern Cook County. The trail begins at the Old Stover Trailhead in the Crabtree Preserve, near the...	IL	9.2 mi	Asphalt	12 reviews
Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail The Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail runs for 6 miles along an abandoned railroad corridor, between the towns of Allens Grove and Clinton. The trail is open to snowmobiles, cyclists, horseback riders and...	WI	6 mi	Dirt, Grass	5 reviews
Robert McClory Bike Path Overview The Robert McClory Bike Path runs the length of Lake County, knitting together a string of communities on the north shore of Chicago all the way to the Wisconsin border. In 1997, the trail...	IL	25.4 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	25 reviews
Seven Waters Bike Trail (Route of the Badger) Overview The Seven Waters Bike Trail is a scenic corridor stretching more than 18 miles north–south between Burlington and Muskego Lake into Waukesha County. The trail was originally three trails,...	WI	18.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	23 reviews
Stone Mill Trail The Stone Mill Trail runs between Lawrence Road in Harvard and Maxon Road in Chemung. The 1.5-mile, paved trail mostly parallels County Highway 17 (Ramer Road) and active railroad tracks, and will...	IL	1.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Techny Trail The Techny Trail links downtown Glenview, a charming village northwest of Chicago, with the Techny Basin, a scenic wetlands area adjacent to the West Fork of the Chicago River's North Branch....	IL	3 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	2 reviews
West Allis Cross Town Connector (Route of the Badger) Although short, the West Allis Cross Town Connector represents an important start to a future link between three trails in Milwaukee County. Currently, the trail begins at a junction with the New...	WI	0.9 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
East Northbrook Trail The East Northbrook Trail is a 1-mile route through a wooded corridor adjacent to an out-of-service rail corridor in the Village of Northbrook. The trail provides access to residential neighborhoods,...	IL	1.1 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Prospect Heights Bike Path Prospect Heights has very few sidewalks, so biking, inline skating or walking are moved to the streets or in the parks. Don't underestimate the Prospect Heights Bike Path which is over four miles of...	IL	4.2 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
Lake Geneva Bike Path (Route of the Badger) The Lake Geneva Bike Path runs through the scenic resort city, offering connections to many of the community’s amenities. The trail has five unique, color-coded segments. The Blue Route is the...	WI	8.9 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
North Shore Trail (Route of the Badger) Racine’s southeastern neighborhoods are home to the North Shore Trail, which extends south to the Racine–Kenosha county line. Because Racine County standardized its signs several years ago, you won't...	WI	3 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Prairie Farms Trail With farmland to the east and the Des Plaines River Floodplain to the west, this picturesque trail is a relaxing adventure on two feet or on wheels. The crushed stone trail runs from Prairie Springs...	WI	1.8 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	0 reviews
Racine-Sturtevant Trail (Route of the Badger) The Racine-Sturtevant Trail runs for 3.5 miles from the western side of Racine to near the eastern edge of the Village of Sturtevant. The trail occupies an abandoned rail corridor for most of its...	WI	3.5 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Long Prairie Trail

Disappointed

October, 2024 by deetiffanylb

Like all rails to trails, a good connector for locals but for bike touring, tedious. Boring, straight, only a few peeks of rolling farm land to catch your eye, when it wasn't on the trail - immediately in front of you. Sections of the trail are in jaw-jarring condition. Beware: with leaf litter you can not see the periodic holes, non existent bridge transitions, broken asphalt...you get idea. Sad that some entity can not repair these hazards. We def would not continue west, beyond Poplar Grove. Our bodies can't take it!

Bloomingdale Trail (The 606)

606

October, 2024 by noxxid

Short trail especially for cyclists, more so a commuter trail. Expect a slow and someone densely populated ride, but excellent views of the neighborhoods.

Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger)

Great trail, but there's a temporary closure

October, 2024 by sarahccaltvedt

We rode about 23 miles round-trip from the Waukesha trailhead on Oct. 12. The asphalt is in pretty good condition, with just a few bumps. However, when we got to the big curve around what used to be a field east of Dousman, we discovered that the field is now a massive construction site, and the trail is closed indefinitely, with no posted detour. We don't take our tandem on roads, so we turned around at that point. I assume that the trail is open west of the construction site, but don't know exactly where.

We didn't ride on the western portion of the trail that day, but it's one of our favorites, especially the part where you bike across the lake.

Accordion

North Branch Trail

beautiful trail

October, 2024 by given.sandra

We just completed this paved trail. Absolutely beautiful! It’s whining and bikers, walkers, runners n dog walkers use this trail. We didn’t go fast and loved it.

Powerline Trail (WI)

New trail, is very smooth. Crossing streets is safe. Slight uphill grade west to east which makes return trip west easy!

October, 2024 by lagerke

New trail, is very smooth. Crossing streets is safe. Slight uphill grade west to east which makes return trip west easy!

Glacial Drumlin State Trail (Route of the Badger)

There are several areas in which there are tire ruts and the trail is too narrow. Diffently not worth the daily fee of $5.00.

September, 2024 by dq82

There are several areas in which there are tire ruts and the trail is too narrow. Diffently not worth the daily fee of $5.00.

Robert McClory Bike Path

Thoughts Of This Trail Getting Paved, And The Lack Of People Getting Caught Using Motorized Bikes!

September, 2024 by ij3175974

Good News! This Path Is Finally Going To Get Paved Soon, Between 2025 And 2026. I Can't Wait To See How This Path Turns Out, And I'm Ready For This Trail To Be Like The Kenosha County Bike Trail. I'm Glad They Are Doing This, Because I've Caught Several People Speeding On This Trail With Dirt Bikes, And I Think It's Annoying And Dangerous. The Signs Say No Equestrian, And Motorized Vehicles On The Trail, And People Don't Listen. Till This Day, People Still Ride These Motorized Vehicles On This Trail, Including The Waukegan Savanna Trail, Which Is Connected Right By The Trail Intersection In Beach Park, Right Next To The Lyons Woods Forest Preserve. Today, I Saw This One Person Speeding With A Dirt Bike On The Waukegan Savanna Trail, And I Was About To Film Him And Report Him To The Police. If I Catch More People Doing It, I Will Start Recording, And Reporting It To The Police, Because That Should Be Illegal. Overall, I Ride This Trail Often To Visit The Waukegan Airport, To Do A 10 Mile Round Trip Ride, Just Looking Forward To Seeing This Trail Paved, Hopefully In Spring 2025. Be Safe Guys!

Hank Aaron State Trail (Route of the Badger)

Nice easy trail

September, 2024 by joenad55

Ran parts of this trail recently. Easy paved trail through wooded area. Some shade in early morning hours.

Prairie Trail (IL)

Water fountain removed

September, 2024 by elissasteglich

The water fountain noted on the map at Hillside Rd no longer exists. Looks like it was taken out.

Oak Leaf Trail (Route of the Badger)

Great trail!

September, 2024 by nadia.rasberry01

Well maintained trail, no garbage or anything on the path! Was great for walking with a stroller there was one roughest patch we hit but that was it. Amazing views and a nice breeze from the water. Very active trail, pretty busy area.

Ozaukee Interurban Trail (Route of the Badger)

This has to be one of the top 2 or 3 bike routes in the greater Milwaukee area.

September, 2024 by zero2epiphany

I have ridden this from Brown Deer to just a bit past Port Washington and still need to do the whole thing. On the Soutern side where it starts its no different than say, Zipline or the Brown Deer connector. But once you start getting close to Cederburg, it starts to shine, with a dip in scenery when you transition through Grafton. Then the trail SHINES BRIGHT right into Port Washington. This and Bugline are probably my favorite rides in the greater Milwaukee area.

New Berlin Recreation Trail

Great for strollers!

September, 2024 by nadia.rasberry01

This trail is beautiful, it’s very smooth and works great for if you have a kiddo in a stroller! Lots of wildlife, we saw birds, bunny’s, squirrels, chipmunks, and 2 foxes!

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