The Centrail Trail Loop in Burnidge Forest Preserve, part of the Kane County Forest Preserve is a great place to start exploring this dog-friendly park. This .56-mile walk connects the parking lot to the West Trail Loop (1.47 miles) and South Loop Trail (2.23 miles). Although a smaller loop, this trail offers stand-alone or main […]
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See a huge Wolly Mammoth skeleton at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center before heading out on the River Bend and North Island Loop Trail. Finish a day of adventure with the Graue Mill & Museum accessible by either a car or The Night Heron Trail (2.3 miles.) Overall Thoughts on the River Bend & North
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Part of Cook County’s North Branch Trail System and wrapping around the Skokie Lagoon, the Black Trail is the perfect trail for an after-work walk. Clocking in at 4.4 miles, this dog-friendly loop connects to neighborhoods in Glencoe and Winnetka, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Tower Road and Forest Way Grove entrances. Overall Thoughts
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Just over 5-hours away from Chicago is Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. At only .45 miles the Bridal Veil Trail offered beautiful overlooks and the boardwalk led to a waterfall. Overall Thoughts on Bridal Veil Falls Trail: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall Rating: Difficulty Difficulty-wise,
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The Salt Creek Trail Systems Red Trail is a non-looping path linking local neighborhoods and over 5 Cook County Forest Preserves in the nearwest suburbs. Located roughly 30 to 45 minutes west of the Loop, the trail starts at Brookfield Woods, next to the Brookfield Zoo, and follows Salt Creek for 7.2 miles, terminating in
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