Park · Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Illinois

Best hikes in Franklin Creek State Natural Area

The 5 best of 5 trails in Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Illinois, ranked by route quality.

Trails

5

Easy

5

By activity

• Hiking · 5
• Walking · 5

Common features

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

Top trails

1. Quarry Pass Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 125 ft (38 m) · 30 min
2. Pioneer Pass Trail Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 377 ft (115 m) · 1 hr 15 min
3. Black Bass Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 30 ft (9 m) · 15 min
4. Mill Springs Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
5. Norwegian Hill Trail Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 20 min

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Parks nearby

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• Oakdale Nature Preserve Illinois · 8 trails
• Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area Illinois · 7 trails
• Deer Run Forest Preserve Illinois · 5 trails
• Matthiessen State Park Illinois · 5 trails
• Johnson Sauk Trail State Park Illinois · 8 trails
• Big Rock Forest Preserve Illinois · 9 trails
• Elburn Forest Preserve Illinois · 5 trails

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