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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.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop — Long Grove, Illinois

3.16km

00:48

10m

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

4.95km

01:15

10m

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

18.8km

04:45

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lake Arlington loop from Palatine

4.26km

01:05

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Buffalo Grove

5.77km

01:29

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Wheeling

1. Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop — Long Grove, Illinois

2. Edward L. Ryerson Nature Preserve loop — Riverwoods, Illinois

3. Des Plaines River Trail to Cahokia Flatwoods — Forest Preserve of Cook County

4. Lake Arlington loop from Palatine

5. Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Buffalo Grove

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