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Explore Cook County Hikes by Distance, Elevation, Difficulty, and More

location_on Illinois · 263 Hiking Trails

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Cook County, Illinois. The Illinois Prairie Path is the most popular trail. The trails have 5 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Loop around Penny Road Pond - County Forest Preserve and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Chicago Riverwalk. The longest trail is the Illinois Prairie Path at 47.1 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Flossmoor Road Walk at 258 m. Get off line access to Shelter, Shop, Restaurant, and Fastfood locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

Guide to hiking in Illinois

Be prepared for hiking in Illinois with the HiiKER app