The best walks and hikes around St. Charles

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To help you find the best hikes and walks around St. Charles, 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 St. Charles.

Fox River Trail loop — St. Charles, Illinois	Easy 01:55 7.49km
Fox River Trail Short Loop — Fabyan Forest Preserve	Intermediate 02:25 9.49km
Norris Woods Nature Preserve via Fox River Trail — St. Charles, Illinois	Easy 01:37 6.27km
Dwarf Bur-Reed Marsh Land and Water Reserve loop — James "Pate" Philip State Park	Easy 00:55 3.58km

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Fox River Trail loop — St. Charles, Illinois
01:55
7.49km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.0
(1)
8
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fox River Trail Short Loop — Fabyan Forest Preserve
02:25
9.49km
3.9km/h
30m
20m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Norris Woods Nature Preserve via Fox River Trail — St. Charles, Illinois
01:37
6.27km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
7
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Dwarf Bur-Reed Marsh Land and Water Reserve loop — James "Pate" Philip State Park
00:55
3.58km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
5.0
(1)
5
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.