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Regional Trails

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The Chicago region has a remarkable network of long-distance trails that open our communities to recreation.

Openlands has played a key role in developing some of our region’s best-known trails and trail systems. We are the region’s leading advocate for the creation of rails-to-trails conversions like the Illinois Prairie Path and the Old Plank Road Trail. The pages below contain maps and information to help you enjoy your time exploring our region’s trails.

A variety of trails surround Wolf Lake, offering public access and recreational opportunities in the Calumet region.
One of the Midwest’s premier bike routes, the Grand Illinois Trail offers nearly 500 miles of pedal-powered discovery and relaxation through northern Illinois’ natural wonders.
The Illinois Prairie Path is an exceptional trail system winding through the western Chicago suburbs.
The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a 5500-mile trail route across America, linking the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware to Pt. Reyes National Seashore in California.
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