Looking to take a hike around these parts? This list will get you out and enjoying the great outdoors!According to Reboot Illinois here are 17 Unforgettable Illinois Hiking Trails.

• Trail of Tears State Forest (Jonesboro)
• Starved Rock State Park (Utica)
• Shawnee National Forest
• Red Hills State Park (Sumner)
• Pere Marquette State Park (Grafton)
• Mississippi Palisades State Park (Savanna)
• Matthiessen State Park (Utica)
• Hidden Springs State Forests (Strasburg)
• Giant City State Park (Makanda)
• Ferne Clyffe State Park (Goreville)
• Dixon Springs State Park (Pope County)
• Cave-in-Rock State Park (Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County)
• Castle Rock State Park (Oregon)
• Buffalo Rock State Park (Ottawa)
• Apple River Canyon State Park (Apple River)
• Blackwell Forest Preserve (Warrenville)
• Waterfall Glen Hike (Darien)

A lot of these trails are for hiking and biking, there are even some horse trails. Waterfalls, observation decks, caves, and all kinds of beautiful plant life. Illinois and our area has a lot to offer. Get out this summer or fall and enjoy!