The best walks and hikes in Illinois
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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: October 1, 2025
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1. East Canyons loop — Starved Rock State Park
8.12km
02:12
110m
110m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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83
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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73
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Red Paved loop — Busse Forest Nature Preserve
12.0km
03:02
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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66
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. Chicago Riverwalk trail
4.85km
01:14
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
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7. Clark/Lake to Navy Pier loop via Lakefront Trail — Chicago
8.89km
02:15
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. Starved Rock State Park full loop
19.1km
05:10
270m
270m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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51
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Little Grand Canyon Loop — Shawnee National Forest
4.79km
01:41
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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