The Top 17 Lakes around Forest Lake
Looking to visit the best lakes around Forest Lake? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Forest Lake’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve
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The Des Plaines River Trail stretches over 56 miles along the Des Plaines River, offering a scenic natural escape through Lake and Cook Counties, just outside Chicago. This multi-use trail …
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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds
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Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …
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Pond at Lakewood Forest Preserve
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The preserve has an extensive network of well-maintained crushed gravel trails that are shared by bikers, hikers, and horseback riders. You will find about half of the trails are in …
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Schreiber Lake
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The Millennium Trail leads to a beautiful view of Schreiber Lake, a 5.36-acre glacial lake surrounded by a narrow fringe of floating sedge and willow hummocks along parts of its shoreline.
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Millennium Trail
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Millennium Trail is a vital trail corridor specifically designed to connect central, western and northern Lake County.
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