The Top 20 Lakes in Lake County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Lake County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lake County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The Des Plaines River Trail stretches over 56 miles along the Des Plaines River, offering a scenic natural escape through Lake and Cook Counties, just outside Chicago. This multi-use trail …
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You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …
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Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …
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The Millennium Trail leads to a beautiful view of Schreiber Lake, a 5.36-acre glacial lake surrounded by a narrow fringe of floating sedge and willow hummocks along parts of its shoreline.
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The preserve has an extensive network of well-maintained crushed gravel trails that are shared by bikers, hikers, and horseback riders. You will find about half of the trails are in …
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Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve encompasses wetlands, groves of large oaks, and open prairies teeming with wildflowers and native grasses. It features smooth gravel trails, bridges, and boardwalks, where you can spot wildlife and enjoy birdwatching along the way.
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On the gravel road, which is largely the Nippersink trail, you will pass many lakes and water points. The water quality is excellent there, in the surroundings and more particularly …
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There are more than 7 miles of trails in this preserve, and if you didn't bring your bike, you can rent one. Other activity options include fishing, boating, and rocking out to live concerts. There's even a beer garden.
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Millennium Trail is a vital trail corridor specifically designed to connect central, western and northern Lake County.
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This forest preserve offers a quiet escape from the city with a good selection of trails. All the trails are well marked and well maintained. You can also connect to the Des Plains River Trail to explore further afield.
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