The best hiking trails in DeKalb County

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in DeKalb County, Illinois. The Shabbona Lake Loop is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Shabbona Lake Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Kishwaukee River South Branch Side Loop. The longest trail is the Shabbona Lake Loop at 8.8 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Sycamore Lake Rotary Park Loop at 979 m. Get off line access to Restaurant, Healthcare, Shelter, and Fastfood locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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