The Top 16 Lakes around Grayslake
Looking to visit the best lakes around Grayslake? 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 Grayslake’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
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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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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Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve
Highlight • Forest
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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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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