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Last updated: September 13, 2025

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1. Wolf Lake loop via Wolf Lake Memorial Trail — Hammond

9.79km

02:28

10m

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

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2. Thorn Creek Red Paved Loop — Forest Preserve District of Cook County

37.4km

09:27

60m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Whistler Woods to Dan Ryan Woods via Major Taylor Trail — Riverdale, Illinois

23.9km

06:00

20m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Whihala Beach County Park via 119th Street — Whitting

8.93km

02:14

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

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5. Grand Prairie loop from Wicker Park

4.14km

01:03

10m

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 Burnham

1. Wolf Lake loop via Wolf Lake Memorial Trail — Hammond

2. Thorn Creek Red Paved Loop — Forest Preserve District of Cook County

3. Whistler Woods to Dan Ryan Woods via Major Taylor Trail — Riverdale, Illinois

4. Whihala Beach County Park via 119th Street — Whitting

5. Grand Prairie loop from Wicker Park

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