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

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Lake County, Illinois. The Des Plaines River Trail is the most popular trail. The trails have 4 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 Gander Mountain Gander Mountain Forest Preserve Loop Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Picnic Area near Farnum Point. The longest trail is the Des Plaines River Trail at 86.8 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Volo Bog State Natural Area Loop Trail at 828 m. Get off line access to Shop, Restaurant, Fastfood, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.