60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana [Paperback]

Its Time to Take a Hike in Spectacular Chicago!

The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Go bird-watching at Goose Lake Prairie. Immerse yourself in history along the I&M Canal Trail. Experience breathtaking views from secluded Lake Michigan beaches. Marvel at the awe-inspiring sand dunes in Northwest Indiana. With a highly accomplished outdoors writer as your guide, youll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Chicagos best hikes!

Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where youre going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing.

Whether youre a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area,60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicagoprovides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Chicago and the surrounding communities.

With so many hiking opportunities in major metropolitan areas, it takes a local expert to sort through them and find the best of the best. The60 Hikes Within 60 Milesseries profiles the top scenic day hikes within roughly an hours drive of a given city. Profiling the best scenic day hikes, the hometown authors explore each trail, gathering data via state-of-the-art GPS technology. Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and the useful at-a-glance informationló¾