Named for the Potawatomi Indian chief Black Partridge, who traveled through the Chicago Wilderness region into central Illinois, this area was dedicated as the second nature preserve in Illinois in 1965 in order to protect its spring-fed stream.
Palos/Sag Valley Forest Preserve: Cap Sauers and Swallow Cliff Loop is a 4.75 mile loop trail located near Palos Park, Illinois that features a great forest setting. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, mountain biking & trail running and is accessible year-round.
Cavalier Park is a 3.5 mile loop trail located near Bourbonnais, Illinois that features a river. The trail is good for all skill levels offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Chicago Lakefront is a 18 mile out and back trail located near Chicago, Illinois that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for trail running & walking and is accessible from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Chicago Lakeshore Path: South Hike is a 4.4 mile point-to-point trail located near Chicago, Illinois that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for fishing, hiking & road biking and is accessible year-round.
Cricket Creek Loop is a 2.1 mile loop trail located near Addison, Illinois that features a lake. The trail is good for all skill levels offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Shared use trails near Gladstone Ridge Farm where we do most of our trail riding. Connects to Herricks Lake via regional trail, adding another 5+ miles of trail.
erie lakawanna trail is a 9.5 mile trail located near Griffith, Indiana. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for road biking, trail running & walking.
Great Western Trail is a 24.6 mile out and back trail located near Lombard, Illinois and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for road biking, trail running & walking and is accessible year-round.
Greene Valley Forest Preserve Loop is a 4 mile loop trail located near Naperville, Illinois. The trail is good for all skill levels offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
It is a great trail! It connects two very fun places Danada Equestrian Center with Herrick Lake. The trail is pretty flat and very senic- a nice lake(rent kayaks) small forests, praries and an awesome eqestrian center (lessons only- no trail rides). Its one of my favorite places in DuPage County!
McClaughry Springs Woods is a 1.4 mile loop trail located near Palos Park, Illinois that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Paved bike path that starts on North Side of Chicago, through Evanston and into Skokie
29.5 mile long paved out and back biking trail.
Springbrook Prairie Preserve is a 11.8 mile loop trail located near Naperville, Illinois and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Virgil Gilman Nature Trail is a 11.2 mile out and back trail located near Oswego, Illinois that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Waterfall Glen is a 9.4 mile loop trail located near Lemont, Illinois that features a waterfall. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible from April until October.
Wauponsee Glacial Trail is a 22.5 mile point-to-point trail located near Joliet, Illinois. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for cross country skiing, trail running & walking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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