Best trails near McHenry

11 trails · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near McHenry, 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 11 of 11 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Whispering Oaks Trail Path
#1 Whispering Oaks Trail Path
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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McHenry River Walk
#2 McHenry River Walk
0.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Lake Defiance Trail
#3 Lake Defiance Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 48: intrinsic quality
48Rated
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Leatherleaf Bog Trail
#4 Leatherleaf Bog Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 47: intrinsic quality
47Rated
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Leatherleaf Bog Trail (3.2 mi)
#5 Leatherleaf Bog Trail (3.2 mi)
2.0 mi away
Why 47: intrinsic quality
47Rated
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Fox River Trail
#6 Fox River Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 47: intrinsic quality
47Rated
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Fox River Trail (2.0 mi)
#7 Fox River Trail (2.0 mi)
2.1 mi away
Why 47: intrinsic quality
47Rated
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Lake Defiance Trail (3.7 mi)
#8 Lake Defiance Trail (3.7 mi)
2.2 mi away
Why 46: intrinsic quality
46Rated
L⛰
Lake Defiance Trail (3.7 mi)
#9 Lake Defiance Trail (3.7 mi)
2.2 mi away
Why 46: intrinsic quality
46Rated
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Leatherleaf Bog Trail (3.2 mi) / Lake Defiance Trail (3.7 mi)
#10 Leatherleaf Bog Trail (3.2 mi) / Lake Defiance Trail (3.7 mi)
2.0 mi away
Why 45: intrinsic quality
45Rated
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Lake Defiance Trail
#11 Lake Defiance Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 45: intrinsic quality
45Rated

Trails near McHenry

The McHenry area has 11 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 McHenry

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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