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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in Illinois
Illinois has 72 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 54 cities and towns — Hoffman Estates, Moline, Naperville, Streamwood and 50 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.
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Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,242 reviews
Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.
Riverwalk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,981 reviews
Classic urban park offering a playground, ice rink, trails, horseshoe pit & a paddle boat pier.
Blackwell Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews
Scenic area with 9 miles of trails, picnic sites, fishing & boat rentals, camping, tubing & more.
Moraine Hills State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,071 reviews
2,200+ acres of glacier-formed park with woods, wetlands & lakes for year-round sports & recreation.
Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,947 reviews
885-acre nature preserve with over 5 miles of trails, plus boat rentals & fishing opportunities.
Busse Forest Elk Pasture
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,067 reviews
Popular park offering wooded trails for hiking & biking, plus an enclosed pasture with elk.
Springbrook Prairie
4.7 ★★★★★ 955 reviews
Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.
Glacial Park Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
A park set on 3,400 acres of wetlands, prairie & glacial kames, with trails, canoeing & fishing.
Arthur L. Janura Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 931 reviews
Serene forest preserve offering paved & unpaved trails for walks, hikes, biking & wildlife viewing.
Ben Butterworth Parkway West
4.6 ★★★★★ 813 reviews
50-acre park offering a fishing pier, boat launch & playground, plus picnic shelters & paved trails.
Forest Preserves of Cook County
4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews
Wooded locale for hiking, picnics and kite flying, also home to deer and hawks.
Bode Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Lake park featuring a loop trail, fishing, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing & other activities.
Hinkston Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Landscaped public park with walking trails, picnic shelters, children's play areas & restrooms.
Big Rock Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 431 reviews
Woodland, marsh & prairie make up this 840-acre preserve with camping, hiking & horseback riding.
Stephens Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 434 reviews
Unpretentious option offering multiple athletic fields, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.
Orland Grassland
4.6 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Prairie conservation area with a bike trail & walking paths, plus birdwatching opportunities.
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails, a nature center, an 1843 house museum & a historic schoolhouse.
Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
This sizable tract of wildland landscape offers nature viewing opportunities & a multi-use path.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Clean park featuring a grist mill, winding trails and playgrounds, plus picnic tables.
Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Woodlands, prairies & wetlands with facilities for camping, golfing, fishing, snowshoeing & tubing.
Little Bear Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, restrooms, and splash pad, plus a maze and sandbox.
Kilgour Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Big park featuring basketball and tennis courts as well as a wooden playground, plus a dog run.
Independence Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Wooded park featuring hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & baseball fields, plus a playground.
Dick Young Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 270 reviews
Peaceful, lakefront area offering wetland, woodland & prairie trails, plus varied plants & animals.
Founders Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields, ponds and open grassy spaces.
Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Forest & prairie nature preserve with a hiking trail, popular with bird watchers.
Dahlquist Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 219 reviews
City park with picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.
Lakefront Trail - Grant Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Popular waterfront recreational strip with 18 miles of side-by-side walking & biking trails.
Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Unspoilt glacial peat bog & woodland conservation area spanning 372-acres with 35 miles of trails.
Great Western Trail - St. Charles Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Large nature area with miles-long paths for hiking, biking and running.
Spring Creek Reservior Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a paved loop trail for running and biking, plus picnic tables and restrooms.
McClaughry Springs Woods
4.9 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Nature trail system featuring a ravine and small creek amid hills and woods with picnic tables and birding opportunities.
Ray Lake Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Natural area with crushed gravel paths for walking, biking, and bird watching.
Boone Creek Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Sprawling destination featuring a number of trails, plus picnic tables, shelters and a deck.
Sand Creek Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Heavily wooded reserve with meadows, streams, footbridges and 8 miles of trails for hiking and riding horses.
Fort Daniel Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Lush park featuring miles of trails along with picnic tables, a playground and a pavilion.
Oak Ridge Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Nature preserve with walking and equestrian trails, picnic tables, and a restroom.
Westmore Woods
4.4 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews
Relaxed man-made park featuring playgrounds, baseball grounds and a 9-hole disc-golf course.
Nippersink Canoe Base Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Park with fishing, kayaking, hiking trails and picnic shelters.
Brookdale Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Casual conservation area with ponds and trails, plus picnic tables.
Julius J Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Nature preserve with short, kid-friendly hiking trails and informational placards.
Old Plank Road Trail - Washington Street Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Tree-lined hiking area with paved trails for walking, biking, and running.
Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 91 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area that's also suitable for biking.
North Branch Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Open sunrise to sunset, this 521-acre natural area offers hiking, horseback riding, biking, camping, and wildlife-watching.
Bode East
4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Scenery and wildlife are big draws at this forested area of 9-mile paved paths, ponds and picnic spots.
Orland Grassland-South
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Path featuring a variety of natural flora and fauna, and birds, plus an unpaved trail.
George Doering Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 72 reviews
Quiet park featuring a playground and a 4/10-mile loop, along with a picnic area.
Wock Family Lake & Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Popular lake and park known for fishing and for its trail.
Carl R. Hansen Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Hiker, biker and dog-walker favorite featuring forests, prairie and trails.
Green Earth's - Brush Hill Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Natural preserve on the edge of town offering a short, well-maintained trail through a forest.
McKee Marsh at Blackwell Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Nature preserve featuring scenic trails for walking, biking, and jogging.
Maple Grove Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Short trail through a wooded preserve, where red leaves and dappled sunlight create a magical feel.
H.U.M Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Easy trail for walking and biking, offering a tranquil ride and benches for rests.
Barrington Road Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Relaxed spot featuring a pond filled with lotus lilies, plus picnic tables, trails and cycle-parking.
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- Richmond
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