The best walks and hikes around Wheeling

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To help you find the best hikes and walks around Wheeling, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Wheeling.

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop — Long Grove, Illinois	Easy 00:48 3.16km
Edward L. Ryerson Nature Preserve loop — Riverwoods, Illinois	Easy 01:15 4.95km
Des Plaines River Trail to Cahokia Flatwoods — Forest Preserve of Cook County	Intermediate 04:45 18.8km
Lake Arlington loop from Palatine	Easy 01:05 4.29km

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Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop — Long Grove, Illinois
00:48
3.16km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
4.7
(3)
23
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Edward L. Ryerson Nature Preserve loop — Riverwoods, Illinois
01:15
4.95km
4.0km/h
10m
10m
Easy
5.0
(5)
16
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Des Plaines River Trail to Cahokia Flatwoods — Forest Preserve of Cook County
04:45
18.8km
4.0km/h
30m
30m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Lake Arlington loop from Palatine
01:05
4.29km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
5.0
(1)
31
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.