10 Gorgeous Trails in Illinois Perfect for Your Next Fall Hike

If you're looking for a new hiking spot in Illinois, there are ten trails you need to check out while fall is still here!

I love going to Devil's Lake, Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Park, Rock Cut... anywhere that has hiking trails and gorgeous trees to immerse myself into fall!

Hiking was never on my radar until someone I was dating got me into it. Many hiking trails near us have waterfalls to see, too. My first time seeing a waterfall was at Starved Rock! It was awesome.

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These are the most popular hiking trails you need to cross off your bucket list this year!

10 Gorgeous Trails in Illinois Perfect for Your Next Fall Hike

1. Starved Rock and Sandstone Point Overlook Trail: Starved Rock State Park

2. Dells Canyon and Bluff Trail: Matthiessen State Park

3. Garden of the Gods Observation Trail: Shawnee National Forest

4. Little Grand Canyon Trail: Shawnee National Forest

5. Waterfall Glen Trail: Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

6. Eagle Cliff Overlook and La Salle Canyon: Starved Rock State Park

7. Sag Valley Yellow Trail Loop: Swallow Cliff Woods

8. Saint Louis Canyon Trail: Starved Rock State Park

9. Pontiac Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Beehive Overlook: Starved Rock State Park

10. Indian Point Trail: Garden of the Gods Wilderness

It's on my hiking bucket list to visit Shawnee National Forest. I've heard incredible stories about this place. It might have one of the most dangerous hiking trails in Illinois but that's a challenge I want to conquer!

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Don't let the unpredictable weather stop you from getting outside and exploring. Free vitamin D, free exercise, and an escape from reality for just a few hours.

Take a leisurely hike, tons of photos for your camera roll, and enjoy nature deep inside some of the best hiking trails around the state! What other trails do we need to add to the list? Let me know!