Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Northfield, IL

There are 35 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometers of Northfield. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Northfield.

Pet Friendly Schiller Woods
Schiller Woods
Schiller Woods is a dog-friendly pond and park located in Schiller Park, IL, on the Des Plaines Trail. Fido is welcome to join you, as long as he remains on-leash at all times. This park offers multiple picnic groves, hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the Model Airplane Flying Field, on the property.
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Pet Friendly Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Lombard, IL, is pet friendly. This spot is home to more than 2 miles of trails that wind through Hidden Lake, making it a great destination for hikers, joggers, birders and other wildlife watchers. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Pet Friendly Fullersburg Woods
Fullersburg Woods
Fullersburg Woods is a Du Page County Forest Preserve with miles of multipurpose trails open to bicyclers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers, hikers and dog walkers in Oak Brook, IL. There is a section where dogs are not permitted because it is home to a lot of wildlife (signs are posted). You are expected to leash your dog, pick up after him, and keep him from swimming in Salt Creek. There are some water fountains, but you will want to bring your own water bowl for Fido.
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Pet Friendly Techny Prairie Park and Fields
Techny Prairie Park and Fields
Techny Prairie Park and Fields in Northbrook, IL, is pet friendly. Bring your leashed dog along for a walk at this park district park which is within walking distance of Northbrook Metra and downtown. Here, you'll find a golf course loop and detention pond loop with beautiful prairie vistas. There are human toilets along the way. Don't forget to clean up any mess left behind by your pooch.
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Pet Friendly Chicago Lakefront Trail
Chicago Lakefront Trail
The Chicago Lakefront Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Chicago! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chicago Lakefront Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Skokie Lagoons
Skokie Lagoons
The 894-acre Skokie Lagoons in Cook County, IL are dog-friendly! Bring Fido to this prime destination for water exploration, featuring public boat access, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing, biking and hiking trails and picnic areas. Leashed dogs are welcome on the more than 36 miles of paved and unpaved trails.
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Pet Friendly Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park is a dog-friendly 17.44-acre property located along the south branch of the Chicago River in Chicago, IL. The park offers a walking path along the river and a boathouse open for kayak rentals in the summer months. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m..
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Pet Friendly Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park in Chicago, IL is dog-friendly! Bring Fido along to explore 219 acres along paved walkways and boardwalks through nature areas. Check out the lily pads on the lagoon, and admire the beautiful boat house and stable building. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m..
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Pet Friendly North Branch Trail
North Branch Trail
The North Branch Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Niles! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the North Branch Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Des Plaines River Trail
Des Plaines River Trail
The Des Plaines River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Lake Forest! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Des Plaines River Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Des Plaines River Trail
Des Plaines River Trail
The Des Plaines River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Libertyville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Des Plaines River Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Milton Lee Olive Park
Milton Lee Olive Park
Leashed pets are welcome at Milton Lee Olive Park, a suburban city park in Chicago, IL. Bring Fido for a stroll at this beautiful waterfront park which has paved pathways, fountains, and stunning city skyline views.
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Pet Friendly Valley Line Trail
Valley Line Trail
The Valley Line Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Chicago! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Valley Line Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Illinois Prairie Path
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Lombard! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Illinois Prairie Path. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Great Western Trail (DuPage County)
Great Western Trail (DuPage County)
The Great Western Trail (DuPage County) is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Lombard! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Great Western Trail (DuPage County). Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly North Branch Trail
North Branch Trail
The North Branch Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Glenview! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the North Branch Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Illinois Prairie Path
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Elmhurst! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Illinois Prairie Path. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Caldwell Woods
Caldwell Woods
Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails at Caldwell Woods in Chicago, IL. There are a variety of pet-friendly walking paths, picnic grounds and open fields in this spacious park that is part of the Cook County forest preserve.
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Pet Friendly North Branch Trail
North Branch Trail
The North Branch Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Skokie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the North Branch Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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Pet Friendly Illinois Prairie Path
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Glen Ellyn! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Illinois Prairie Path. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.
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