Park · Matthiessen State Park, Illinois

Best hikes in Matthiessen State Park

The 5 best of 5 trails in Matthiessen State Park, 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
• Viewpoint
• Waterfall

Top trails

1. Bluff Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km) · Elevation Gain 240 ft (73 m) · 55 min
2. Red-River Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 131 ft (40 m) · 30 min
3. Canyon Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 5 min
4. Bluff Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · 10 min
5. Green-Connecting Trail Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 102 ft (31 m) · 20 min

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Parks nearby

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• Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area Illinois · 7 trails
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• Saw Wee Kee Park Illinois · 6 trails
• Spring Creek Preserve Illinois · 5 trails
• Forest Park Illinois · 6 trails
• Farmdale Reservoir Recreation Area Illinois · 10 trails
• Castle Rock State Park Illinois · 6 trails
• Elburn Forest Preserve Illinois · 5 trails

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