Best places: Nature preserves in Clarendon Hills, United States

Wildlife & plant preservation area with glacial potholes, multi-use trails, fishing & picnicking.

This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.

State park features forested areas, a creek & a system of trails for hiking, biking & horse riding.

Forest preserve popular for its multi-use trails offers year-round outdoor recreation.

👍👍 This is a fun, scenic trail. There's Salt Creek, the waterfall by the mill, bridges, tunnels of trees, and lots to look at. If you follow the trail around the creek, it's about 3.5 miles around.

Tranquil mid-city nature retreat featuring oak forest, marshlands & walking paths on 150 acres.

👍👍 Beautiful place to walk or hike. For your fur babies too!

This iconic 245-acre forested nature preserve features hiking trails & birdwatching.

Historic mansion hosting weddings, art exhibits, film shoots & theatrical productions.

County's oldest forest preserve, with 71-acre oak woodlands housing picnic shelters, trails & birds.

👍👍 DO NOT WALK/BIKE IN THROUGH THE NORTH TRAIL- extremely muddy, poor drainage, my bike got stuck twice. However, this is the only trail that i’ve had this problem on. Otherwise excellent trails especially near the south of the preserve for hiking/biking, some trails don’t show up on the Maps app but t...

👍👍 “Nice and easy trail with scenic views. The loop took us about 25 minutes to complete. I would definitely recommend this trail for anyone looking to go on a walk or run. There are no bikes allowed either.” -Chloe

👍 Great place to get into nature in the middle of a busy town.

👍👍 This is a beautiful preserve in a ridiculously fancy neighborhood. It also contains a kayak/canoe launch into salt creek and is along the salt creek trail. There is a good sized gravel parking lot with an accesible portapotty and tons of informational signs. The paths are wide and well maintained cr...

Dogs allowed

Expansive county-managed forest preserve offering seasonal picnicking & sledding.

👍👍 Nice and clean. Ample parking

Grassy nature reserve with savanna, prairie & wetland ecosystems & abundant wildlife.

👍 Winter review: Had fun this weekend checked out two locations. My friend found this gem called Santa Fe Prairie Nature Preserve. Super cool train. I didn’t even know Illinois had these. The caboose was closed inside but Don one of the guys that helps take care of the prairie let my friend and I tour...

Forested nature preserver featuring a creek, picnic areas & shelters, trails & more.