Guides
Complete and detailed guide of the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway from the Old School Preserve to Lake-Cook Road.
The Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway traverses Lake County, Illinois, North to South, over 31 miles as it winds it's way along the Des Plaines River connecting preserves, local parks, and communities. Unlike typicall arrow straight rails-to-trails projects, this improved trail offers quiet and fun riding as it meanders lazily to and fro following...
Trips
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Scout Hike on a beautiful December day!
Nelson Lake - Lake Loop & Prairie
Tanglewood, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 4.8 miles (5.9 miles away)
Hiking | 4.8 miles (5.9 miles away)
An easy stroll through the restored prairie lands at Fermi National Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois (about an hour and change southwest of Chicago).
DrRic Hiking - McDowell Grove River Trail
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.3 miles (7.3 miles away)
Hiking | 1.3 miles (7.3 miles away)
DrRic Hiking - Saw Wee Kee Park Oswego
Lynwood, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (7.5 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (7.5 miles away)
Took care of a member from CAMBR while working at Alexian Brothers Immediate Care and was turned onto some trails that have been "rehabed" by the mountain bike group. This one is tucked away in Oswego, tight paths-good for bikes (single track) but can be an issue with hiking and spider webs that drape across. If you dont have a compass on a overcast day, the switchbacks can be confusing on foot. There are some green...
DrRic Hiking -Springbrook Prarie
Country View Estates, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 3.7 miles (8.0 miles away)
Hiking | 3.7 miles (8.0 miles away)
Right off 75th and Book Road in Naperville. Mostly prarie with pea gravel for runners and bikes. The east side has an off road area all grass that passes through high brush but boarding on 87th you can hear cars trucks and one rooster (before the se corner of the trail heads north!) In winter I would suspect you can follow the water way by bushwacking.....will let you know in 5 months....
DrRic Hiking - Lund Lake to McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Naperville
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 6.3 miles (8.0 miles away)
Hiking | 6.3 miles (8.0 miles away)
Naperville is "redoing" McDowell Forest Preserve.....Great surroundings. I went off trail in a few spots. See if you can find the Great Horned Owl I spotted. Kept on flying away but was able to get a pic between branches.
DrRic Hiking -Blackwell Forest Preserve
Warrenhurst, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 4.0 miles (8.6 miles away)
Hiking | 4.0 miles (8.6 miles away)
DrRic Hiking -Blackwell Forest Preserve Mt Hoy
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (8.9 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (8.9 miles away)
Driving to Central Dupage Hospital everyday for 10 years, I passed by this Forest Preserve. Never thought to stop in (I did't have the luxury to "waste time" walking) What a cool area, little mountain that looks out over the county, the regional trail passes through, there is camping and fishing; even an area for archery. Evidence to the reward in slowing down life pace and embracing the true life that is happening around...
DrRic Hiking - Seager Park Interpretive Center
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.3 miles (10.1 miles away)
Hiking | 1.3 miles (10.1 miles away)
DrRic Hiking - Goodrich Woods
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 0.8 miles (10.3 miles away)
Hiking | 0.8 miles (10.3 miles away)
DrRic Hiking -Knock Knolls Park
Woods of Rivermist, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 3.4 miles (10.3 miles away)
Hiking | 3.4 miles (10.3 miles away)
Did a Sunday fast hike in a forest preserve (right in my backyard) local and was pleasantly surprised. I ended filming some video inserts to place in a powerpoint lecture about Sleep Problems. (see www.slideshare.net search for DrRic Good Night) Otherwise a great hike to enjoy with bike paths that are paved but of path trails that wind nicely and enter into beautiful stream water ways. If you like the 4+ minutes...
