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Arlington Heights, IL

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Country Club Hills, IL

Elk Grove Village, IL

Lake in the Hills, IL

Des Plaines River Trail

56.2 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Great American Rail-Trail

3743.9 mi

State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Great Western Trail (IL)

17 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hebron Trail

6.7 mi

State: IL

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Hennepin Canal Parkway

104.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Grass, Gravel

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

79.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

Jane Addams Trail

18.9 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Joe Stengel Trail

7.9 mi

State: IL

Ballast, Grass, Gravel

Kinstone Recreational Path

0.6 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Lowell Parkway Trail

3.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt

Prairie Trail (IL)

26.5 mi

State: IL

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Riverside Recreational Path

0.63 mi

State: IL

Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Stone Bridge Trail

5.8 mi

State: IL

Crushed Stone

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Des Plaines River Trail 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 natural...	IL	56.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	69 reviews
	Great American Rail-Trail The Great American Rail-Trail highlights some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, well-known geography and storied history across a 3,700-miles-plus route between Washington and Washington....	DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY	3743.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	1 reviews
	Great Western Trail (IL) The western segment of the Great Western Trail in Illinois follows 17 miles of a former railway corridor through DeKalb and Kane counties, between LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve and the town of Sycamore....	IL	17 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	18 reviews
	Hebron Trail The Hebron Trail rolls across the northern Illinois prairie through the former corridor of the Kenosha and Rockford Railroad, known as the Kenosha Division Line at the time of its demise in 1939....	IL	6.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	14 reviews
	Hennepin Canal Parkway The Hennepin Canal Parkway, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a state park, follows an old towpath along a canal opened in 1907 and quickly abandoned due to competition...	IL	104.5 mi	Asphalt, Grass, Gravel	52 reviews
	Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail follows the eponymous waterway alongside the Illinois River. It traverses the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor, designated in 1984 and the first...	IL	79.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel	69 reviews
	Jane Addams Trail There’s no debating the historical significance of the Jane Addams Trail. Not only is it named for a Nobel Peace Prize-winning social activist who grew up nearby, but the trail also passes the site of...	IL	18.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	29 reviews
	Joe Stengel Trail The Joe Stengel Trail follows an old railroad corridor for 7 miles between the town of Polo and the much smaller community of Woosung. The trail corridor traces farm country along a route scattered...	IL	7.9 mi	Ballast, Grass, Gravel	6 reviews
	Kinstone Recreational Path From Main Street and Elevator Road in Roscoe, the scenic Kinstone Recreational Path winds its way northeast through woodlands along the north branch of Kinnikinnick Creek to the Stone Bridge Trail....	IL	0.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	3 reviews
	Lowell Parkway Trail The Lowell Parkway Trail runs through the charming town of Dixon, Illinois, boyhood home of Ronald Reagan. The trail occupies the rail bed of the old Illinois Central Railroad, between Lowell Park and...	IL	3.5 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Prairie Trail (IL) 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 farms and...	IL	26.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	31 reviews
	Riverside Recreational Path The Riverside Recreational Path begins as a gravel lane at the base of Riverside Park on the banks of the Rock River in Roscoe. From there, it continues along Rowena Street, paralleling State Route...	IL	0.63 mi	Dirt, Grass, Gravel	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	15 reviews

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Recent Trail Reviews

Chicago Lakefront Trail

blue water paradise

July, 2020 by jlogan740

I completed most of this trail South side to Ohio St Beach I had to stop due to construction but it is very beautiful scenery I don't care what time of day u ride this trail will be busy

Bloomingdale Trail (The 606)

Smooth But busy

July, 2020 by jlogan740

Nice smooth trail u get views of different types of neighborhoods you will be weaving thru people because it is extremely busy

Hennepin Canal Parkway

A different kind of trail

July, 2020 by bigdealer

I have wanted to do this trail for 7 years, but logistics did not line up until this weekend. I rode the 60 miles from Bureau Junction to Colona. Started at Lock 3 at Route 26/29 because that parking lot is not as isolated as the Lock 2 parking lot. Heading West, there had been a washout at 1.2 miles, but they had filled it the day before. Apparently, this happens semi-regularly due to the Big Bureau Creek flooding.

Overall, the Eastern one-third (20 miles) of this trail is rougher but more scenic. The Western two-thirds to Colona has a more stable surface but is more exposed to the sun and has less variation in scenery. There were way more people fishing than biking, which was a nice change.

Heading out from Bureau, the first 4.5 miles are particularly rough. There's any kind of surface you can imagine -- oil & chip, gravel, sand, limestone chat, etc. You have to pay close attention in this section and count on slow going. I have a hybrid bike and was totally comfortable. Road bikes would be rough if you are doing the whole 60 miles. I really appreciate how difficult it is to keep the Eastern section maintained, due to the geography. Once you get to Lock 6, the surface becomes more stable and that is when I really started to enjoy the trail and the canal.

Different kinds of locks, gates and dams keep the engineering interesting. The locks were where most of the people were fishing.

While the Western two-thirds had a more stable surface, you still have to pay attention. Most of it was oil & chip 4 feet wide (slightly rough), but occasionally you will get a section with mostly grass and as little as a 6-inch wide strip of limestone. Very rideable, but you have to focus. There were not many parts of the trail in which it was wide enough or smooth enough to pull a trailer with kids in it (unless you don't like your kids!).

I recommend packing all the food and water you need. You can't count on water being available even at the visitor's center. The trail does not go directly through any towns, so you would be making side trips to find an open store/restaurant.

As for signage, it is limited, but I found that Google Maps (with the Bicycling layer turned on) was spot on for accuracy. Only a few very small hills to note, mostly in the Eastern section.

Lots of water scenery, plants, and animals. It's definitely a great trail to ride if you want to get away from the crowds.

All in all, I would do this trail again, but likely in the Spring or Fall, when the heat index is lower than 98F!

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Waterfall Glen

love it!

July, 2020 by gnava7_tl

One of my favorite

River Trail of Illinois (Carl Bud Schmitt Trail)

good trail

July, 2020 by ckrengiel

I in-line skated on this trail July 1,2020 and it was in great condition. Mostly uphill from East Peoria to Morton, and well worth it for the enjoyable downhill skate back toward Peoria.

Millennium Trail

Quiet Trail

July, 2020 by diablurita

Today was a beautiful day to go out and explore. I loved it that it was quiet and not too crowded, it was very relaxing to venture in such as tranquil place. We brought bikes and it was just perfect!

Des Plaines River Trail

North End of Trail is Nice!

July, 2020 by jkowalczyk33574

The north part of this trail from 137 to near the Wisconsin border is really nice thru Independence Grove thru some spectacular oak forest, scrub and savannah. Flooding has closed some underpasses at times but overall good trail when open, well marked, easy access and much fun. Lots of birds, small mammals, and the occasional snake. Nice but preserves along the way. Good to get out and enjoy!

DuPage River Trail

June 20, 2020 Review

June, 2020 by chatham63

This trail is inaccurately described as asphalt. It is partially asphalt and crushed stone. The trail is poorly marked and has too many interactions with busy roads to cross. Would not recommend for any attempt of a long distance ride as not enjoyable.

Salt Creek Trail (IL)

I love this path!

June, 2020 by thea710

I have lived in Elmhurst a majority of my life, and I love this path so so much! I recommend it to all my friends.

Des Plaines River Trail

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.

June, 2020 by rbr135

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.

Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail

deversole

June, 2020 by deversole

This trail has been greatly improved and is now asphalt from Mattoon to Charleston.

Orland Park Bikeway

Bumpy + flooded

June, 2020 by bleach_tl

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.

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