Illinois has plenty to offer – whether it is the rich culture, delicious food or scenery, there is something for everyone. It is no secret that fall is around the corner with the trees starting to turn to beautiful hues of yellows and reds, displaying the natural beauty of our state. This week, we have compiled a list of the 10 BEST hiking trails to visit in the fall months!
- Starved Rock and Sandstone Point Overlook Trail: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
- Dells Canyon and Bluff Trail: Matthiessen State Park (Oglesby)
- Garden of the Gods Observation Trail: Shawnee National Forest (Near Harrisburg)
- Little Grand Canyon Trail: Shawnee National Forest (Pomona)
- Waterfall Glen Trail: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (Darien)
- Eagle Cliff Overlook and La Salle Canyon: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
- Sag Valley Yellow Trail Loop: Swallow Cliff Woods (Near Palos Park)
- Saint Louis Canyon Trail: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
- Pontiac Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Beehive Overlook: Starved Rock State Park (Oglesby)
- Indian Point Trail: Garden of the Gods Wilderness (Near Harrisburg)
Starved Rock State Park has several locations on this list and brings in an estimated 3 million visitors annually from all over the world, cementing its place as one of the crown jewels of Illinois for its beauty. With an impressive 270 trails that total more than 700 miles in Illinois, we hope you have the chance to visit one of these hiking trails and enjoy the nice weather!
