Tag: Trails

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a woman riding a bike down a path.

A Getaway That’s Not Far Away: Northwest Cook County

two police officers standing next to their bicycles in front of a lake

Forest Preserves Police Takes Patrols to the Trails

November 18, 2025

Press Release: Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Des Plaines River Trail Improvements Earn National, State Awards

Press Release: North Branch Trail Segment Closing for Improvements

a cyclist and a dog walker pass each other on a trail

Visit Us at Share the Trail Stops: A Friendly Way to Enjoy the Outdoors Together

A before and after image of a trailhead showing plant life returning after the closing of the trail.

Closing Swallow Cliff’s Unofficial Trails Breathing New Life into Nature

two people riding bicycles on the Salt Creek Trail System

Whether Walking, Biking or Horseback Riding, Help Keep the Trails Safe for All Users

Three people riding bikes at sunset

Thanks to the Data Bike, Targeted Trail Improvements Begin This Summer

two people enjoying fall colors on the Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines Trail Improvement Options Presented During Public Open House

two runners on the Sag Valley Trail at Swallow Cliff Woods

August 29, 2013

My Favorite Trail Mile