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Favorite The trail is full of life and diversity.
Intermediate Intermediate

The Chicago Outerbelt Route

208.6 mi 335.7 km 1,684' Up 513.38 m Up 1,684' Down 513.32 m Down

Chicago, IL
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Favorite Enjoy beautiful fall colors at Lake of the Clouds.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

North Country Trail (NCT): Michigan

1,182.4 mi 1,902.9 km 83,775' Up 25534.7 m Up 83,637' Down 25492.5 m Down

Hurley, WI
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Favorite Waterfall leading down the canyon.
Intermediate Intermediate

Starved Rock Loop

5.1 mi 8.1 km 493' Up 150.12 m Up 492' Down 149.9 m Down

Deer Park, IL
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Favorite Flowers line the edge of the Prairie Creek Woods Trail. Photo credit: USDA Forest Service.
Easy Easy

Prairie Creek Woods Trail

1.7 mi 2.7 km 11' Up 3.3 m Up 11' Down 3.3 m Down

Wilmington, IL
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Favorite Morton Arboretum road in the fall.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Morton Arboretum Loop

4.5 mi 7.3 km 176' Up 53.73 m Up 175' Down 53.47 m Down

Lisle, IL
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Favorite A short stop to enjoy the view.
Intermediate Intermediate

Matthiessen State Park Loop

2.7 mi 4.4 km 164' Up 49.97 m Up 168' Down 51.09 m Down

Deer Park, IL
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Favorite Blue Trail in the fall.
Intermediate Intermediate

Palos West Side Tour

12.2 mi 19.6 km 697' Up 212.5 m Up 697' Down 212.51 m Down

Burr Ridge, IL
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Favorite Blue Trail in the fall.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Bullfrog Loop

7.4 mi 11.8 km 625' Up 190.36 m Up 624' Down 190.16 m Down

Willow…, IL
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Favorite I wide prairie view when out in the open during a paved road crossing after lots of tree cover.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

9.7 mi 15.6 km 259' Up 78.82 m Up 259' Down 78.83 m Down

Darien, IL
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Favorite Watching the Chicago Air and Water show from the Lakefront. Near Diversey Ave looking south.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Chicago Lakefront Trail

18.4 mi 29.6 km 154' Up 47.07 m Up 150' Down 45.69 m Down

Lincoln…, IL
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Favorite Oak trees begin to leaf out in a well-managed oak woodland. With plenty of sunlight, the spring wildflowers are abundant.
Intermediate Intermediate

Sag Valley Main Trail

8.5 mi 13.6 km 364' Up 110.8 m Up 364' Down 111.01 m Down

Palos Park, IL
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