Best Hiking Trails In Illinois - April 2024

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

It’s Time to Take a Hike in Spectacular Chicago! The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Go bird-watching at Goose Lake Prairie. Immerse yourself in history along the I&M Canal Trail. Experience breathtaking views from secluded Lake Michigan beaches. Marvel at the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1634040864
• ASIN: 1634040864
• ISBN: 1634040864
• Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

Best Rail Trails Illinois: More Than 40 Rail Trails Throughout The State (Best Rail Trails Series)

Comprehensive directory to the top rail-trails throughout Illinois. The top trails are given a full profile, with detailed descriptions of the trails and things to see and do along the way.

• ASIN: 0762746912
• ASIN: 0762746912
• ISBN: 0762746912
• Brand: Brand: FalconGuides
• Manufacturer: Falcon Guides

Hiking Illinois: Featuring 107 Day Hikes! (America's Best Day Hiking)

Hiking Illinois is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail.In this one-of-a-kind resource, you'll find the following features:- Detailed descriptions of every hike, in every region, including special points of interest, estimated hiking time and distance, and difficulty ratings for each trail- Phone numbers and Web sites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 60 of the state's most scenic sites - Easy-to-read m... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0736074740
• ASIN: 0736074740
• ISBN: 9780736074742
• Brand: Human Kinetics
• Manufacturer: Human Kinetics

Rail-Trails Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York

Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast’s finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania’s rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, rail-trails serve ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0899976492
• ASIN: 0899976492
• ISBN: 0899976492
• Brand: Wilderness Press
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: Wilderness Press

Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms (Mushroom Guides)

Hundreds of full-color photos with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learning about nearly 400 species of common wild mushrooms found in the Upper Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The species (from Morel Mushrooms to Shelf Mushrooms) are organized by shape, then by color, so you can identify them by their visual characteristics. Plus, with the Top Edibles and Top Toxics sections, you'll begin to learn which are the edible wild mushrooms. The information in the book, written by Teresa Marrone an... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1591934176
• ASIN: 1591934176
• ISBN: 1591934176
• Brand: Adventure Publications Inc.
• Manufacturer: Adventure Publications

Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A selection of America's premier rail-trails

All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. In 2007, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy began recognizing exemplary rail-trails through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, based on scenic value, value of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution.These Hall of Fame rail-trails are found in 28 states and in nearly every environment.In this book, you'll find detailed maps for every rail-trail, plus driving directions to trail-heads, icons indicating the activities eac... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0899978258
• ASIN: 0899978258
• ISBN: 0899978258
• Manufacturer: Wilderness Press

Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin

With 113 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 2,300 miles, Rail-Trails Midwest: Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Many rail-trails run through the most popular parts of town, such as the 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path, which links Chicago-area suburbs. Others take you back in time for a look at regional history, like Ohio’s 11-mile Holmes County Trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Many of the level rail-trails are suitable for walking, jogging, b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0899974678
• UPC: 719609974673
• ASIN: 0899974678
• ISBN: 9780899974675
• Brand: Brand: Wilderness Press
• Manufacturer: Wilderness Press

Wild Roads Washington: 80 Scenic Drives to Camping, Hiking Trails, and Adventures

This choose-your-own-adventure guidebook is the first of its kind to take take the easy hike offroading--and up forest roads into the lush landscape of Washington State. Most forest roads in Washington climb almost as high as some of the trails, providing vistas almost as good as those reached by foot. Featuring 75 roads throughout the state, the author outlines hikes off of each route, whether you want to start by foot at the bottom or closer to the peak. Some of these roads are paved and designated Forest Highways, while others are rough, single-lane routes where wildlife and scenery outnumb... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1570618151
• ASIN: 1570618151
• ISBN: 1570618151
• Manufacturer: Sasquatch Books

Fifty Nature Walks in Southern Illinois

Book by McPherson, Alan

• ASIN: 1889899062
• ASIN: 1889899062
• ISBN: 1889899062
• Brand: Brand: Cache River Pr
• Manufacturer: Cache River Pr

Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona

CLICK HERE to download a free hike along "Little Spring" from Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona* Guidebook to 75 dog-suitable trails throughout the Arizona -- many accessible from urban areas* How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Arizona's arid climate* What to pack for your dog: the Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Renée Guillory and her canine companion, Artemis, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their favorite trails, presented through dog-centric eyes. On most trails, you'll encounter few people to dodge. Most hikes offer shade,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0898869692
• ASIN: 0898869692
• ISBN: 0898869692
• Brand: Brand: Mountaineers Books
• Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books

Hiking & Biking in Cook County, Illinois (Third in a Series of Chicagoland Hiking and Biking Guidebooks)

162pp including maps and Appendices.

• ASIN: 1884721028
• ASIN: 1884721028
• ISBN: 1884721028
• Brand: Brand: Roots Wings
• Manufacturer: Roots & Wings

Illinois Hiking and Backpacking Trails (Revised Edition)

In this completely revised, expanded, and updated edition, Walter G. Zyznieuski and George S. Zyznieuski describe sixty-nine trails that total more than eight hundred miles. Thirteen new trails have been added in this edition. All but four of the original maps have been revised and updated and many new photographs are included.Since the first edition was published, there have been many changes along the trails or at the parks or forests where the trails were located. In order to update their book, the Zyznieuskis contacted the headquarters of each park and forest to obtain detailed and up-to-d... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0809317524
• ASIN: 0809317524
• ISBN: 0809317524
• Brand: Brand: Southern Illinois University Press
• Manufacturer: Southern Illinois University Press

Classic Treks: The 30 Most Spectacular Hikes in the World

• ASIN: 082122655X
• ASIN: 082122655X
• ISBN: 082122655X
• Brand: Brand: Bulfinch
• Manufacturer: Bulfinch

Hiking & Biking in the Fox River Valley

Covers 36 forest preserves, parks, and pathways with more than 275 miles of trails and bike paths. Features trails in Kane and McHenry Counties such as the Fox River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path. Describes interconnections and is filled with maps, photos and illustrations.

• ASIN: 1884721052
• ASIN: 1884721052
• ISBN: 1884721052
• Brand: Brand: Roots n Wings for American Bike Trails
• Manufacturer: Roots & Wings for American Bike Trails

Hiking and Biking in Dupage County, Illinois

• ASIN: 188472101X
• ASIN: 188472101X
• ISBN: 188472101X
• Manufacturer: Roots & Wings

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