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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DrRic Hiking - Seager Park Interpretive Center
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.3 miles (1.1 miles away)
Hiking | 1.3 miles (1.1 miles away)
DrRic Hiking - Lund Lake to McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Naperville
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 6.3 miles (1.8 miles away)
Hiking | 6.3 miles (1.8 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 - McDowell Grove River Trail
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.3 miles (2.1 miles away)
Hiking | 1.3 miles (2.1 miles away)
DrRic Hiking - Goodrich Woods
Naperville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 0.8 miles (2.7 miles away)
Hiking | 0.8 miles (2.7 miles away)
DrRic Hiking - Hitchcock Woods Lisle
Lisle, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.3 miles (2.9 miles away)
Hiking | 1.3 miles (2.9 miles away)
DrRic Hiking -Springbrook Prarie
Country View Estates, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 3.7 miles (3.4 miles away)
Hiking | 3.7 miles (3.4 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 -Blackwell Forest Preserve Mt Hoy
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (3.6 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (3.6 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 -Danada Nature Trail
Wheaton, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 3.0 miles (4.0 miles away)
Hiking | 3.0 miles (4.0 miles away)
DrRic Hiking - Prarie Trail Morton Arboretum
Lisle, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 3.4 miles (4.1 miles away)
Hiking | 3.4 miles (4.1 miles away)
Restarted training for a Grand Canyon hike in December. Carrying 30 pound Gregory Back Pack with sticks. Morton is flat, fast with no elevation changes but convenient to get a work out locally. Check out the deer tracks middle of the pic show. (Never caught up with it) Will combine with weekend Starved Rock hills for endurance and knee strength.
DrRic Hiking -Thorton Trail Morton Arboretum
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.5 miles (4.2 miles away)
Hiking | 1.5 miles (4.2 miles away)
West side of the Arboretum. Hills and shade, with squirl and coyote tracks. Lucky to catch the coyote as I was leaving. Filmed him hunting and catching a field mouse.
DrRic Hiking -Morton Arboretum Meditative Walk 08-30-11
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.3 miles (4.5 miles away)
Hiking | 1.3 miles (4.5 miles away)
I havent done much hiking lately in the Arboretum but it was calling to me this morning. Didn't have my usual resistance weight/backpack or proper shoes so just decided to walk the main lake. Turned out to see some great colors and details has I slowed down. Training for Half-Dome next month usually puts a premium value on my time hiking, forgot how nature has grandeur but is just as powerful a life changer with...
DrRic Hiking -Green Valley Trail Lisle
Lisle, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.6 miles (4.7 miles away)
Hiking | 1.6 miles (4.7 miles away)
March 20 and in the 80's?! Decided to get the pack and bug spray out for a quick hike. This is real close, nice trail with bonfire/totem pole area. Once April hits, the path to a hill top look out facing Chicago opens! Although its a tough incline, nice for sunset shots but you only have 30 minutes to hike back down.
DrRic Hiking -Blackwell Forest Preserve
Warrenhurst, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 4.0 miles (4.7 miles away)
Hiking | 4.0 miles (4.7 miles away)
DrRic Hiking -Knock Knolls Park
Woods of Rivermist, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 3.4 miles (5.1 miles away)
Hiking | 3.4 miles (5.1 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...
A nice moderate hike in the DuPage County forest preserve system. This trail wraps around Argonne National Laboratory. The loop is 9.5 miles long, but add a little distance if you decide to explore the "spurs."
DrRic Hiking -Hidden Lake Downers Grove
Lombard, Illinois, United States
Hiking | 1.2 miles (5.7 miles away)
Hiking | 1.2 miles (5.7 miles away)
Was driving Butterfield Rd and noted a bridge passing by this small clearing. Turned out to be a nice 1 mile walk. 30 degrees, 30 minutes or breath work, 3 miles an hour (stopped for pics)-done!
