Celebrate Earth Day With One of These Top-Rated Illinois Hikes
April 22, 2022 9:27AM CDT

It’s a bit rainy today, so heading outside to enjoy the Great Outdoors is unlikely…I mean, unless you REALLY like nature! Once it clears up though, check out some of these top-rated spots around the State of Illinois.
If you’re looking to spend more time in nature this Earth Day, here are some of the top-rated hiking areas in Illinois as noted by Google Trends.
- Garden of the Gods, Herod*
- Lakefront Trail at Fullerton Ave., Chicago
- Giant City Nature Trail, Cobden*
- Lakefront Trail at Ardmore Ave., Chicago
- Trillium Trail, Makanda*
- Inspiration Point Trailhead, Wolf Lake*
- Devil’s Standtable Nature Trail, Makanda*
- LaSalle Canyon, Oglesby
- Todd Fink Heron Pond Trail, Belknap*
- Great Western Trail – St. Charles Trail Head, St. Charles
If you are looking for more ideas, check out the Outdoors Adventure section of EnjoyIllinois.com.