Trail Running in Chicago, IL
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This biggest trail system in the western suburbs offers more than 60 mile of trails.
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This popular 9.5-mile rail-to-trail in the northern suburbs connects many downtowns and offers miles of uninterrupted running.
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The Indiana Dunes isn’t just for swimming and sunbathing. More than 16 miles of trails await those willing to get a little sandy for some amazing views and a great workout.
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This destination trip for Chicago-area runners offers some of the best trail running in the Midwest
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It may not be very big, but Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville offers legitimate off-road trails that are surprisingly fun.
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This forest preserve in DuPage County offers a fun 7 miles of trails and connections to the 8 miles of trails at the adjacent Danada Forest Preserve.
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A straightforward rail-to-trail path that offers an easy place to put in lots of miles.
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This forest preserve in DuPage County offers 9 miles of trails, connections to countless others and perhaps the best hill workout in the area.
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This popular spot in the northern suburbs is second only to Palos when it comes to running off the beaten path
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The best trail running in the Chicago area—the Palos Trail System offers more than 25 miles of off-road running
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The newest of the DuPage County Forest Preserves will introduce runners to a new term—allées.
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This state park along the Kankakee River features some nice off-road trails amid a great natural setting.
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This forest preserve features 12 miles of crushed limestone trails that offer both wooded and prairie sections to enjoy.
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This long trail that begins in Cook County and stretches across Lake County offers a wide variety of options for runners nearly all the way to the Wisconsin border.
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This nearly 10-mile loop trail circles the Argonne National Laboratory and features rolling hills with ecologically diverse terrain.
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