Gateway Arch Trail
Wander pedestrian paths through a grassy urban park at the feet of the Gateway Arch.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 26 m
Hiking in Illinois
Go hiking in Illinois with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 4 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Illinois.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Illinois from one of our 2 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 4 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Routes in Illinois
River Bluff and Spring Valley Loop
A nicely varied trail loop in Cliff Cave County Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 105 m
- Descent
- 105 m
River Trail Nature Center Loop
Escape the city and explore some peaceful woods
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 11 m
- Descent
- 11 m
Chicago Lakefront Trail
Soak in wonderful lake and city views on this easy and enjoyable trail
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 142 m
- Descent
- 140 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Illinois
8 routes · Hiking
Gateway to the West: Hiking in St. Louis, MO
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking