The Top 20 Attractions around River Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit around River Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, River Forest is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Salt Creek Woods
Highlight • Forest
This park derives its name from the creek that runs through it. It encompasses a wide variety of terrain, including prairie, marsh, and meadows, making it an excellent habitat for various types of wildlife.
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Salt Creek Greenway Red - Paved Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Salt Creek Greenway trail is a 25-mile-long multi-user path which follows the creek from Busse Forest in Elk Grove Village to the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield. It links into …
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Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River
Highlight • Trail
This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.
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Indian Road Woods
Highlight • Forest
These woods hold a grove of bur oaks along the North Branch of the Chicago River. During the spring, keep your eyes out for blooming wild hyacinth.
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Bemis Woods North Trail
Highlight • Trail
There are some paved and some dirt trails in the Bemis Woods Nature Preserve. Some trails are open to bikes (some aren't), and the ones that are open to bikes …
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