Took a bike ride on this trail through charming east Dundee . Was so impressed with both the trail…read moreand town. Really great little bars and restaurants, very friendly people, and love how much East Dundee has evolved over the past 6 years. It has changed so much and seems to be new great things popping up left and right . This is a great trail and place to stop

A long trail goes along the Fox River where you can take on lots of natural beauty. Fox River Trail…read moreis one of the biggest ways to get some walking and exercise. It goes from Oswego all the way up to Algonquin, so that's a long way to go between the end points. Curve around buildings and rivers along it. There's enough room for bicycles, joggers, and whoever. Get on the trail from many areas. It goes a long way following the Fox River. This is a long ass trail. It makes it a way to get around without driving. Kind of hard to get to from where it starts and where it ends. It's too long for most people to walk along it. The part in East Dundee is especially scenic. It goes through the restaurant district. This goes by the old depot that's now used as a place for some people to hang or sleep. Has a long way to go for joggers and exercisers. It has enough room for bicycles and other faster transportation methods. There's plenty of parking spots along the way and you can find many places to eat as it goes through a few towns.

No need to add to previous comments, the place is great. I do want to add for those that might have…read moreinterest. It is incredibly easy to access the place on public transportation. Pace has express busses that run from both Rosemont and the Pace transit center just south of Woodfield. .7 of a mile walk from the Randall Road park & ride. Please note you can cut through the parking area to the west end of Hickory Hollow through an open path. The busses run pretty much hourly though DO NOT run Sundays.

Wow, what a nice little gem of a park! Nestled within these…read more275 acres, this santuary (formerly an old quarry) is home to an abundance of birds and wildlife, and three ponds (that offer fishing opportunities). This is an ideal place for hikers, dog walking, bicycles (recommend knobby tires), and horses. Having walked the gravel trail, my gps tracked 2.7 mile circumference. I loved that this trail is not just flat, it gradually ascends and descends. I must have been on ninja stealth mode because as I turned a bend, I stumbled upon a deer not 10 ft away. Shocked, we both made eye contact and the deer took off running. Parking lot/starting point offers picnic tables, a modern canopy , and a single out house. Bring comfy shoes!

This is my favorite place to run! It's also great for biking or walking. There is a mix of hills…read moreand flat land. It gets hilly going south to Crystal Lake and north to Richmond, but it's pretty flat through all of McHenry. This is a 28-mile trail that goes from Genoa City, WI to Algonquin, IL. It also connects to other paths, including one that circles all the way around northern Illinois. It is beautifully maintained. I love that it goes through so many different towns; it makes for a lot of good scenery! I love to run through my hometown, McHenry, at sunset, because the path passes Petersen Park beach and gives you the perfect view of a beautiful sky over the water. I love that this trail exists near me!

I think this place deserves an updated review! This place is a great spot for a nice walk, run, or…read morebicycle ride that includes beautiful scenery. The path goes across Kelsey road as well. It offers a resting area, public restroom, and lots of parking. It was not busy at all when I went, which was nice.

Grassy Lake is a nice place for a good walk in nature. Bikes are not allowed here so it is good…read morefor a quiet stroll without a biker flying by you. Barrington does an exceptional job in keeping this place in tip top shape. The signs and paths are well marked. My only gripe is, the paths don't form a loop, so once you reach the end, you have to turn it around and head back the same way you came.

Such an amazing trail to walk, run, and bike!! I first visited in middle of summer, truly such a…read morebeautiful walking experience that made it so memorable. Everyone walking/running by was friendly!! The environment is so well taken care of, I can tell the community puts a significant effort into up keeping it! It made me want to volunteer as well!! 100% recommend taking a walk here to decompress, get exercise in and/or to run since the trail does provide different paths along with different sets of intervals that can help!

Beautiful park; you can really lose sight of how close you are to Ela Rd. while you walk/ride/jog…read morehere. Nice mild trails, definitely walkable for most folks. Trails are packed dirt, not asphalt, but graded enough that I think a wheelchair shouldn't have a problem. Reason I took one star off: though the park offers doggie bags for droppings we only saw one trash can the whole trail--this is presumably (giving folks the benefit of the doubt) the reason why we saw so much dog poop on or just off the trails. Jeez people, clean up after your dogs! This is why we can't have nice things...

This is a beautiful forest preserve with lots of different elevation. The hills are great for…read moredifferent types of activities to get your body moving. The paths are paved and well marked. The scenery at any type of year is also beautiful. Positives: Beautiful scenery; plenty of areas to park; bathrooms available but closed due to COVID; around busy streets so you are not alone in the middle of nowhere, busy; near a hospital Negatives: It crosses a lot of streets, I know that it's not easy building bridges over every street, but it does add concern for safety; not as many spots with benches to take a seat (not a big deal); part of the path runs along a busy street, which may be a bit dangerous for some areas It's a very pretty area and I enjoyed the path.

The good: -Easily accessible. Simply park your car by the…read moreequestrian parking and the trail starts right there. I'm sure there are other easy entries as well -Nice long trails for the good workout/run -Decent for biking -Good markers guiding you along the trail The bad: -Most of it is out in the open. Doesn't have that enclosed forest boulevard feel -Again, since it's open, it gets unbearable to walk after 11 due to the sun and heat -Wild grass growth all over the main trail path -Markers have no distance mentioned on them. That's just sad now.. -Lot of fake white stone gravel everywhere. Just why.. I've been to some good unpaved hikes in NC and none of them have this Decent trail overall but you're better off trying to find some other place. I need that nice cool natural forest feel, like the NC trails. If you know of any such place, let me know!!

Parts of the trail is very nice. Through the woods. However, part is actually on a busy street…read morewhich is strange. Some hills and some flat areas. Good for hiking.

It's sunny, let's go. Paul Douglas Forest Preserve,…read moreparking off Central. One small parking lot and a large, looping paved trail around the forest. Go walk, run, or roll. Home to birds and animals, millipedes abound. People are quite few, the land is kind of boring, but hey, it's nature. The highway nearby is easily heard inside, that's kind of a shame. I wish there were more unpaved paths and tree cover. Fall is still lovely. Thanks for a nice walk. Who knows if we will be back. And now my poem ends.

This was a lovely place to go for a short winter hike in north suburbs. We followed the…read moreequestrian trail, which takes you past a couple of ponds and up and down a couple of gentle hills. Hikers are welcome, but horses have the right-of-way. Our segment was about two and a half miles, perfect for the spouse, who is not as keen on hiking as I am, particularly in the winter. If you are looking for more or less distance, there are some short cuts and extensions available. Clean outhouses at the trail head, well-stocked with toilet paper. Always a plus. Plenty of deer along the trail. Dogs aren't allowed on the horse trails, but they are allowed elsewhere in the preserve. A couple of bike trails pass through the area as well. We didn't have time to check out the Lake County Discovery Museum, located onsite, but I understand it is worth a visit. It's not what I'd call a spectacular park, but if you are in the area and want to get outside for a bit, this is a pretty solid option.

I love this forest preserve! It is close to my house and I love to come here to take walks, it is…read morevery relaxing and the nature is beautiful. There are a few different trails you can pick, I see people riding their bikes walking or running it's also great to bring your dog for a walk.