Easy hikes and walks in McHenry County

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Exploring Mchenry County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in McHenry County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Lake Defiance Trail loop — Moraine Hills State Park	Easy 01:40 6.47km
Fox River Trail loop — Moraine Hills State Park	Easy 00:56 3.69km
Leatherleaf Bog Trail loop — Moraine Hills State Park	Easy 01:20 5.25km
Woodland Loop — Coral Woods Conservation Area	Easy 01:02 4.04km
Veteran's Acres Park loop via Aqua Trail — Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve	Easy 01:30 5.84km
Camelback Kame loop from Lake Villa	Easy 01:38 6.23km
Veterans Acres Pond loop from Crystal Lake	Easy 01:31 5.78km
Camelback Kame loop from Harvard	Easy 01:50 7.04km
The Hollows Conservation Area loop from Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park	Easy 01:30 5.80km

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Lake Defiance Trail loop — Moraine Hills State Park
01:40
6.47km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
5.0
(1)
28
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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2
Fox River Trail loop — Moraine Hills State Park
00:56
3.69km
4.0km/h
0m
0m
Easy
4.7
(3)
19
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Leatherleaf Bog Trail loop — Moraine Hills State Park
01:20
5.25km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
8
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Woodland Loop — Coral Woods Conservation Area
01:02
4.04km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Easy
6
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Veteran's Acres Park loop via Aqua Trail — Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve
01:30
5.84km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
1
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Camelback Kame loop from Lake Villa
01:38
6.23km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
4.0
(2)
16
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Veterans Acres Pond loop from Crystal Lake
01:31
5.78km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
12
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Camelback Kame loop from Harvard
01:50
7.04km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
10
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
The Hollows Conservation Area loop from Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park
01:30
5.80km
3.9km/h
30m
30m
Easy
7
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.