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

location_on Illinois · 56 Hiking Trails

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in McHenry County, Illinois. The William C Donato Conservation Area 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 High Point Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Hickory Nut Grove Lane Loop. The longest trail is the Ridgefield Trace at 23.3 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Cherry Valley Road Loop at 495 m. Get off line access to Town, Restaurant, Fastfood, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

Guide to hiking in Illinois

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