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Discover EPIC trails in Illinois

By François Dumaine • Updated 04/10/2026

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Why hike in Illinois?

Discover the most beautiful trails in Illinois. An ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts with 13 trails across 0 regions.

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144+

km of trails

Top 10 best hiking in Illinois

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13 trails

Lookout Point

Illinois

2208 M

Lookout Point

Illinois

2208 M

millenium park

Illinois

6 KM

Great River Trail

Illinois

27.2 KM

101 m

Beginner

The Loop - Chicago

Illinois

10.1 KM

902 m

Advanced

Starved Rock

Illinois

16 KM

Des Plaines River Trail

Illinois

42 KM

Land of Oz

Illinois

23 KM

Oak Park, Chicago

Illinois

3 KM

Jubilee College State Park

Illinois

1 KM

Beginner

Kickapoo State Park

Illinois

5 KM

Prairie Path

Illinois

Mallard Lake Trail

Illinois

11 KM

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