Top rated Hiking areas in Calumet City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Calumet City

Experience the best that Calumet City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 113 places from Hiking area category.

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Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N

Hiking area

This 18-mile-long route features separate lanes for walkers & cyclists, plus views of Lake Michigan.

4.90 (260 reviews) (~35.48 km from centre)

Trailside Museum of Natural History

Museum

Victorian mansion, gardens & trails featuring native animals, educational exhibits & guided hikes.

4.90 (110 reviews) (~39.44 km from centre)

The 3 Dune Challenge

Hiking area

👍👍 This was the highlight of our trip to Indiana Dunes. Do know that the majority of the trail is on sand, which is coarse and rough and it gets everywhere. There's also two dunes you climb without stairs, which is pretty strenuous. The views and experience is worth it though. Be sure to go to the sta...

4.90 (43 reviews) (~40.19 km from centre)

Cantigny

Park

500 acres of gardens, golf, camping & picnic grounds, plus 2 museums, eateries & a bandshell.

4.80 (4.9K reviews) (~58.45 km from centre)

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.

4.80 (3.1K reviews) (~85.14 km from centre)

The 606

Hiking area

Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~36.68 km from centre)

Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

Nature preserve

Trails wind through this picturesque natural area with a 19th-century farm & docents in costume.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~62.84 km from centre)

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

Park

👍👍 It was a lovely evening! We stop by the natural preserve center with the children and had so much fun. It’s perfect for any age. At the end the place manager had above talk about the importance of conserving and maintaining the green , preserving natural places for the animals to live. 👌😍

4.80 (946 reviews) (~30.68 km from centre)

St. James Farm Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

Hikers, bikers & horseback riders can explore a protected area of woodlands, prairies & wetlands.

4.80 (822 reviews) (~57.73 km from centre)

Knoch Knolls Park

Park

👍👍 Amazing place it's a 5/5 in my book. Trails are great, you can bike/walk/or just even have a picnic! Nature is beautiful, parking can be tight on weekends. There is a nature center as well as a park. The lake is beautiful. Overall an amazing place!

4.80 (617 reviews) (~52.09 km from centre)

Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley

Open air museum

👍👍 Very nice farm and wonderful place to go with your family. It’s a great place to escape from urban life and to enjoy the beauty of each season. Don’t forget to visit the museum and the old house. There are a lot things you would like to see.

4.80 (458 reviews) (~63.08 km from centre)

Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful place to hike and enjoy nature.

4.80 (316 reviews) (~89.82 km from centre)

Crabtree Nature Center

Park

Nature preserve on 112 acres of woodlands & wetlands offering year-round outdoor recreation.

4.80 (197 reviews) (~76.43 km from centre)

Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 So, the trails here are quite nice. Lots of marked and unmarked ones for all kinds of taste. If you like an easy flowing ride choose the blue and green trails. For more advanced riders I suggest black and blue. Nothing super hard or extreme but still a nice ride and challenge every time i come here....

4.80 (182 reviews) (~31.3 km from centre)

Lakefront Trail - Grant Park

Hiking area

Popular waterfront recreational strip with 18 miles of side-by-side walking & biking trails.

4.80 (142 reviews) (~28.98 km from centre)

Fabyan Windmill

Historical place

👍 Beautiful low crowded place that has history and natural beauty. A Japanese garden with beautiful surroundings, a free flowing river , historic Fabyan windmill and lush green nature are a treat. Seems like pet friendly and for kids they have good space to play around. Overall a feel good place and c...

4.80 (118 reviews) (~70.38 km from centre)

Richard Young Forest Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 This a great trail if you want more of a natural experience. There is no real paved or stone pathway. It is a dirt path and fairly uneven, but great visual and auditory experience.

4.80 (115 reviews) (~73.37 km from centre)

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Park

👍👍 This is a place to go and forget about your worries. Go for a walk, and just feel the breeze, smell the falling leaves in the air. The birds singing in the tall trees. You'll spend a good amount of time out there so bring plenty of water.

4.80 (90 reviews) (~3.22 km from centre)

McKinley Woods - Kerry Sheridan Grove

Park

👍👍 Love this spot. It has a lot going on, the giant river and smaller canal. Lots of wild life and a great elevation change. The I&M Canal trail leads right through it.

4.80 (79 reviews) (~61.87 km from centre)

IDNP Miller Woods

National forest

👍👍 Wow great hike to the beach and back! Beautiful old oak savannas and small lagoons, and one really large lagoon - who knew! Then … the beach! Fantastic all year round. We then stopped at 18th St Brewery for a perfect finish to an excellent day hiking

4.80 (74 reviews) (~21.8 km from centre)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Calumet City, United States