Hiking in Illinois State

Hiking

You do not have to travel far to enjoy a day out in nature in Illinois.

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Hiking Details

You do not have to travel far to enjoy a day out in nature in Illinois. It feels like the entire state is one big outdoor playground for hikers, with numerous parks, forests, canyons, and prairies just waiting to be discovered. This region has something for every skill level from family-friendly waterfall tours to more challenging multi-day adventures through the canyons and riverbeds. And although it would take a lifetime to trek all of Illinois is 270 hiking trails, even just one day immersed in nature will a memorable way to explore the state.

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