Best trails near Northbrook

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

Explore the best trails near Northbrook, 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 Orange Unpaved (North)
#1 Des Plaines River Trail Orange Unpaved (North)
2.5 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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North Branch (green) Trail, (north section)
#2 North Branch (green) Trail, (north section)
1.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (North)
#3 Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (North)
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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North Branch Blue Unpaved Trail
#4 North Branch Blue Unpaved Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Techny Basin
#5 Techny Basin
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Techny Bike Path
#6 Techny Bike Path
2.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Orange Paved (North)
#7 Des Plaines River Trail Orange Paved (North)
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Loop Trail
#8 Loop Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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inner loop trail
#9 inner loop trail
1.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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outer loop trail
#10 outer loop trail
1.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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North Navy Ditch Trail
#11 North Navy Ditch Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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River Trail Nature Center Trails
#12 River Trail Nature Center Trails
2.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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link trail
#13 link trail
1.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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link
#14 link
1.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Green Bay Trail
#15 Green Bay Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Northbrook

The Northbrook 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 Northbrook

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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