Took a bike ride on this trail through charming east Dundee . Was so impressed with both the trail…read moreand town. Really great little bars and restaurants, very friendly people, and love how much East Dundee has evolved over the past 6 years. It has changed so much and seems to be new great things popping up left and right . This is a great trail and place to stop

A long trail goes along the Fox River where you can take on lots of natural beauty. Fox River Trail…read moreis one of the biggest ways to get some walking and exercise. It goes from Oswego all the way up to Algonquin, so that's a long way to go between the end points. Curve around buildings and rivers along it. There's enough room for bicycles, joggers, and whoever. Get on the trail from many areas. It goes a long way following the Fox River. This is a long ass trail. It makes it a way to get around without driving. Kind of hard to get to from where it starts and where it ends. It's too long for most people to walk along it. The part in East Dundee is especially scenic. It goes through the restaurant district. This goes by the old depot that's now used as a place for some people to hang or sleep. Has a long way to go for joggers and exercisers. It has enough room for bicycles and other faster transportation methods. There's plenty of parking spots along the way and you can find many places to eat as it goes through a few towns.

No need to add to previous comments, the place is great. I do want to add for those that might have…read moreinterest. It is incredibly easy to access the place on public transportation. Pace has express busses that run from both Rosemont and the Pace transit center just south of Woodfield. .7 of a mile walk from the Randall Road park & ride. Please note you can cut through the parking area to the west end of Hickory Hollow through an open path. The busses run pretty much hourly though DO NOT run Sundays.

Wow, what a nice little gem of a park! Nestled within these…read more275 acres, this santuary (formerly an old quarry) is home to an abundance of birds and wildlife, and three ponds (that offer fishing opportunities). This is an ideal place for hikers, dog walking, bicycles (recommend knobby tires), and horses. Having walked the gravel trail, my gps tracked 2.7 mile circumference. I loved that this trail is not just flat, it gradually ascends and descends. I must have been on ninja stealth mode because as I turned a bend, I stumbled upon a deer not 10 ft away. Shocked, we both made eye contact and the deer took off running. Parking lot/starting point offers picnic tables, a modern canopy , and a single out house. Bring comfy shoes!

Fun place to hike with little hills and can go on or off the paved trail to keep it interesting…read more Would walk here regularly with my dog if it were closer to me!

I took some time off the beaten path - and that's to say, the paved path - on my most recent visit,…read moreand goodness is this place expansive. If I were more of a mountain bike enthusiast, this would be an oasis. Even just walking and hiking around, the many twisting, undulating trails proved interesting and exciting (though I was constantly looking over my shoulder, waiting to get run down; people on bikes get entitled, y'know...). Knowing the history of the racecourse, it is astonishing - and maybe a testament to the work of the forest preserve - how little this place resembles what it once was. Aside from pavement, which you might as well just assume was a paved path, and the big fuel silo, this place once again belongs to nature.

Nice place for a walk and to observe nature. During the winter the indoor bathrooms are closed, but…read morethere is a porta potties. (Bring your own TP and hand sanitizer!) Trails had maps available and decent signage.

This is a great place for a pet friendly, on-leash walk with your dog. The limestone trails are…read moreflat and soft, and the trails around the water were busy, even on a chilly morning. There's a lot to see here and a variety of ways you can head on the path. I saw plenty of people fishing, no boats out yet, and a lot of other dogs and strollers. If your dog is not good around many other dogs or people, this might not be the place for you to walk on a busy day. But I did notice other directions you can walk, away from the water, that doesn't have as much traffic. The views are nice (if you can get past the fact that the giant mound you're seeing is garbage underneath) and the grounds seem well-kept and clean. There's plenty of parking, too. The only negative is getting around the goose poop and some litter blowing around in areas. But overall, it is a nice place to get some exercise in.

This preserve is a quick trip for us to walk after dinner and enjoy the sunset. An easy gravel…read moretrail winds around Quarry Lake and along the west branch of the DuPage River. Depending on the time of the year you can see wildflowers and many species of birds. We have encountered coyote but they generally stir clear of people. There are piers out into the lake that many people use for fishing. I have seen people on kayaks there too. There are a few picnic tables and benches as well.

Great for a walk,bird watching,fishing or have a picnic. Piers for fishing. Limestone paths. Dogs…read moreare welcome. Boat launch off the parking lot. Bathroom facilities available. Great way to spend a morning or afternoon

Had an awesome experience with Kayak Myak rentals! Responsive, helpful, informative. We did Trip B…read moreNorth Aurora to Batavia. It was easy, went with the water flow, very pretty and peaceful! Too about 90 minutes which was perfect. We would definitely rent here again :-)

This was a great trip to spend with the people I love!!! We went from Batavia to North Aurora and…read morereally enjoyed the sites along the way. So easy to book a trip and have the kayaks waiting for you.

My husband and I stayed her for 13 days. We had to leave a day early to move out of state and they…read moreonly give credits. It is $41 a day for non residents of Kane Co. It is easily accessible and right down the street from several shops on Randall rd. The sites are level. There are two parts, apparently old and new. We stayed a week in nights the new part... it is open and close to forest preserve trail heads. The old, shaded and a bit more compact. Now... their water is RUSTY!! It turned out camco filter brown. Make sure you have a filtration system and a good one at that's you can't drink the water even though you can drink the water. There are pit toilets but no showers. 10 primitive hike in sites. 70 ish sites for rvs. It is quiet and no one bothered us. Mid week it is basically empty. I'm not sure if we would use this campsite again if we had the opportunity. The water was a huge bummer.

Quite a nice little county owned campground. Very basic campground without any amenities. No…read moreshowers on site but washrooms were very nice. Sites were very level and large but no sewer hookups. They do have 2 dump stations on site though free for registered guests. Campground was very quiet and sites were large. Easy access to trails for hiking and biking.

This Forest Preserve has a large indoor Nature Center, bird watching, caged owls, hawk, hiking…read morevarious tree species and trails! This Forest preserve has it all. The Crabtree Nature Center & Trails is a fun place for the whole family. There are varying trails depending on the distance you want to cover: short & longer up to 3.5 miles approx. Trails are well maintained however it's good to know that they are not paved and are mostly grassy, a bit muddy (if it's wet) and uneven in places. The path offers plenty of shade and nice bench seating areas along the way. It's a very pretty trail and the fall foliage is beautiful!

This nature preserve offers year round activities and is perfect for families who love the…read moreoutdoors. There are trails , a nature center and even a small bird habitat with owls and hawks. Plenty of parking. Free admission. Check their website for exact hours.