Best trails near Elmwood Park

20 trails · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Elmwood Park, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 20 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved
#1 Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved
2.0 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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North Avenue Commuter Trail
#2 North Avenue Commuter Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Green Unpaved Spur (South)
#3 Des Plaines River Trail Green Unpaved Spur (South)
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Black Unpaved Spur (South)
#4 Des Plaines River Trail Black Unpaved Spur (South)
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (South)
#5 Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (South)
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Paved Spur
#6 Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Paved Spur
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Purple Primitive
#7 Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Purple Primitive
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved
#8 Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Blue Primitive
#9 Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Blue Primitive
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Orange Primitive
#10 Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Orange Primitive
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails
#11 Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails
2.2 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Taylor Park paths
#12 Taylor Park paths
1.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Red Primitive
#13 Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Red Primitive
2.1 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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North Newland Avenue
#14 North Newland Avenue
0.4 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Green Primitive
#15 Trailside Museum of Natural History Trails Green Primitive
2.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Elmwood Park

The Elmwood Park area has 20 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Elmwood Park

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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