The best walks and hikes in Illinois
4.7
(547)
7,854
hikers
825
hikes
United States? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Illinois to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Illinois is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
4.9
(23)
232
hikers
8.12km
02:12
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
86
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(6)
73
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(3)
75
hikers
4.85km
01:14
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(9)
58
hikers
12.0km
03:02
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
50
hikers
8.89km
02:15
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
65
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(5)
49
hikers
19.1km
05:10
270m
270m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
52
hikers
4.79km
01:41
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.9
(29)
50
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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