Best trails near Lower West Side

79 trails · 79 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Lower West Side, 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 79 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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18th Street Access to Lakefront Trail
#1 18th Street Access to Lakefront Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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South Peoria Street
#2 South Peoria Street
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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South Dearborn Street
#3 South Dearborn Street
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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East 18th Street Footbridge
#4 East 18th Street Footbridge
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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18th Street Access Path
#5 18th Street Access Path
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Museum Campus Access Path
#6 Museum Campus Access Path
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Roosevelt Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail
#7 Roosevelt Avenue Access to Lakefront Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Pedway
#8 Pedway
2.7 mi away
Why 54: intrinsic quality
54Solid
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Main Line (Columbus-Chicago)
#9 Main Line (Columbus-Chicago)
1.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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West College Parkway
#10 West College Parkway
1.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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West Village Court
#11 West Village Court
1.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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South Campus Parkway
#12 South Campus Parkway
1.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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South Hermitage Avenue
#13 South Hermitage Avenue
1.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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West Rochford Street
#14 West Rochford Street
1.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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West Cottage Place
#15 West Cottage Place
1.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Lower West Side

The Lower West Side area has 79 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 Lower West Side

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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