photo: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Hiking and Walking

There are many wonderful places to explore Chicago Wilderness on foot; you need only choose your preferred setting. Visit our Things to See section for information on the best places to hike or walk through prairies, savannas, woodlands, wetlands or dunes, and the best sites to spot different kinds of wildlife.

Your local forest preserve can be a good place to start exploring Chicago Wilderness on foot. Forest preserve districts offer information about trails and wildlife and many host guided nature walks. For more information about hiking in Chicago Wilderness, call your local forest preserve district.

• Forest Preserve District of Cook County
  (708) 366-9420



• Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
  (630) 933-7200



• Forest Preserve District of Kane County
  (630) 232-5980



• Forest Preserve District of Will County
  (815) 727-8700



• Kendall County Forest Preserve District
  (630) 553-4025



• Lake County Forest Preserves
  (847) 367-6640

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