Hiking Trails

The previous status update has expired. Confirm current access, conditions, or availability directly with the responsible organization.

Services

2.64-mile trail · Easy to moderate · Day use · Leashed dogs permitted

Distance & difficulty

2.64 miles · Easy to moderate

Source

Official page reviewed · U.S. Forest Service

The previous status update has expired. Confirm current access, conditions, or availability directly with the responsible organization.

Services

Five named trails · 3.15-mile crushed-limestone greenway · Shorter loop trails · Hiking and running · Biking and horseback riding on designated trail · Visitor center

Distance & difficulty

No preserve admission or parking fee · Plum Creek Greenway Trail is 3.15 miles

Source

Official page reviewed · Forest Preserve District of Will County

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Region 2 closure section is dated January 26, 2026. It reports the bicycle trail open with visitors staying on the trail, possible restroom closures, and the main park closing at sunset. NoMadness^™ rechecked the page September 14, 2026; because the agency notice is older than the directory review, call before travel.

Services

Hiking, biking, and cross-country-ski trails on the north side · 3-mile Rock Creek route · 10.5-mile bicycle trail · Horse and seasonal snowmobile trails on the south side · Seasonal equestrian trail · Trail maps at the park office

Distance & difficulty

3-mile Rock Creek route · 10.5-mile bicycle trail · 12-mile seasonal equestrian trail

Source

Official page reviewed · Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Official land-agency page reviewed. Trail, road, weather, fire, and seasonal conditions can change; check current alerts before travel.

Services

6-mile round trip to the falls · 7.9-mile lake loop · First quarter-mile paved · Day use

Distance & difficulty

6 miles to the falls or 7.9-mile lake loop · 498-foot loop gain

Source

Official page reviewed · U.S. Forest Service

The previous status update has expired. Confirm current access, conditions, or availability directly with the responsible organization.

Services

2.87-mile trail · Moderate to difficult · Day use · Seasonal creek crossings

Distance & difficulty

2.87 miles · Moderate to difficult

Source

Official page reviewed · U.S. Forest Service

The previous status update has expired. Confirm current access, conditions, or availability directly with the responsible organization.

Services

1.66-mile natural-surface trail · Hiking and running · Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing · Fishing · Canoeing and kayaking · Visitor center

Distance & difficulty

1.66 miles of natural-surface trail

Source

Official page reviewed · Forest Preserve District of Will County

Official land-agency page reviewed. Trail, road, weather, fire, and seasonal conditions can change; check current alerts before travel.

Services

About 1.3 miles to the falls · Moderately difficult · Waterfall destination · Highway trailhead parking

Distance & difficulty

About 1.3 miles to the falls · Moderately difficult

Source

Official page reviewed · U.S. Forest Service

The official preserve page, regional trail page, and active-alert index were reviewed. No Plum Valley-specific alert was found on the review date, but the Goodenow connection was still under construction and conditions can change.

Services

1-mile crushed-limestone trail segment · Hiking and running · Biking · Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing · Picnic shelter · Dog park with permit

Distance & difficulty

1-mile Plum Creek Greenway Trail segment

Source

Official page reviewed · Forest Preserve District of Will County

The previous status update has expired. Confirm current access, conditions, or availability directly with the responsible organization.

Services

0.27-mile natural-surface nature trail · Hiking and running · Forest, prairie, savanna, and wetland habitat · State-dedicated nature-preserve area

Distance & difficulty

0.27-mile natural-surface trail

Source

Official page reviewed · Forest Preserve District of Will County

The previous status update has expired. Confirm current access, conditions, or availability directly with the responsible organization.

Services

Half-mile Nature Center Loop reported open · 2.59-mile natural-surface trail system · Hiking and running · Nature center · Forest, prairie, savanna, and wetland habitat

Distance & difficulty

2.59 miles of natural-surface trail in the full system · Current open loop reported as 0.5 mile

Source

Official page reviewed · Thorn Creek Woods Management Commission