Trail Running in Chicago, IL

This biggest trail system in the western suburbs offers more than 60 mile of trails.

This popular 9.5-mile rail-to-trail in the northern suburbs connects many downtowns and offers miles of uninterrupted running.

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.

This destination trip for Chicago-area runners offers some of the best trail running in the Midwest

It may not be very big, but Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville offers legitimate off-road trails that are surprisingly fun.

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.

A straightforward rail-to-trail path that offers an easy place to put in lots of miles.

This forest preserve in DuPage County offers 9 miles of trails, connections to countless others and perhaps the best hill workout in the area.

This popular spot in the northern suburbs is second only to Palos when it comes to running off the beaten path

The best trail running in the Chicago area—the Palos Trail System offers more than 25 miles of off-road running

The newest of the DuPage County Forest Preserves will introduce runners to a new term—allées.

This state park along the Kankakee River features some nice off-road trails amid a great natural setting.

This forest preserve features 12 miles of crushed limestone trails that offer both wooded and prairie sections to enjoy.

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.

This nearly 10-mile loop trail circles the Argonne National Laboratory and features rolling hills with ecologically diverse terrain.