Hiking in Illinois 2020

IL DNR Hiking Location Guide

Some of the most invigorating and peaceful times of your life can be spent hiking the trails on Illinois state lands. From the rugged bluffs at Mississippi Palisades State Park in the northwest, to the wooded ravines at Fox Ridge State Park in east-central Illinois from the soaring canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park in the North, to the swampy and fascinating Mermet Lake State Conservation Area in southern Illinois, we offer you a boundless variety of hiking experiences. You can choose from over 270 trails that total more than 700 miles. Source: Illinois DNR

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