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Last updated: September 22, 2025

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1. Brookfield Woods to 26th Street Woods via Salt Creek Trail — La Grange Park

8.45km

02:08

10m

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

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2. Schiller Woods to Robinson Woods North via Des Plaines River Trail — Chicago

7.58km

01:55

20m

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

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3. Thatcher Glen Pond Loop — Thatcher Woods

5.82km

01:28

10m

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

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4. Thatcher Woods via Division Street loop — Maywood, Illinois

9.19km

02:19

10m

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

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5. Thatcher Woods loop from River Forest

2.26km

00:34

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 River Forest

1. Brookfield Woods to 26th Street Woods via Salt Creek Trail — La Grange Park

2. Schiller Woods to Robinson Woods North via Des Plaines River Trail — Chicago

3. Thatcher Glen Pond Loop — Thatcher Woods

4. Thatcher Woods via Division Street loop — Maywood, Illinois

5. Thatcher Woods loop from River Forest

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