Park · Blackwell Forest Preserve, Illinois

Best hikes in Blackwell Forest Preserve

The 7 best of 7 trails in Blackwell Forest Preserve, Illinois, ranked by route quality.

Trails

7

Easy

6

Moderate

1

By activity

• Road & touring bike · 6
• Hiking · 1
• Walking · 1

Common features

• Kid friendly
• Lake
• Parking at trailhead
• Summit
• Wheelchair friendly

Top trails

1. Mount Hoy Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) · 15 min
2. West Branch DuPage River Trail Moderate · 26.1 mi (41.9 km) · Elevation Gain 358 ft (109 m) · 2 hr 30 min
3. Catbird Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · 10 min
4. Bobolink Trail Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km) · Elevation Gain 30 ft (9 m) · 15 min
5. Egret Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 5 min
6. DuPage Regional Bike Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
7. Nighthawk Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · 5 min

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