The Top 12 Lakes around Wauconda
Looking to visit the best lakes around Wauconda? 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 Wauconda’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Pond at Lakewood Forest Preserve
Highlight • Lake
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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Schreiber Lake
Highlight • Lake
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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Nippersink Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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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Lake Defiance
Highlight • Lake
This natural lake is an oasis of calm and peace located in the heart of Moraine Hills. The Lake Defiance Trail encircles it entirely, giving you the opportunity to spot many species of birds.
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Lone Tree at Moraine Hills State Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Moraine Hills State Park is made up of a collection of paved, dirt, and rocky trails passing by lakes and next to a river. With a few different parking areas, …
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