Best trails near Northfield

16 trails · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Northfield, 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 16 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail
#1 North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
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Green Bay Trail
#2 Green Bay Trail
1.0 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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North Branch Black Paved Trail
#3 North Branch Black Paved Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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East Northbrook Trail
#4 East Northbrook Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
N⛰
Northbrook Bicycle Network
#5 Northbrook Bicycle Network
1.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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North Branch Trail System
#6 North Branch Trail System
2.4 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Techny Basin
#7 Techny Basin
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Branch Blue Unpaved Trail
#8 North Branch Blue Unpaved Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Branch Blue Paved (Non-FPCC) Trail
#9 North Branch Blue Paved (Non-FPCC) Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Branch Purple Paved Spur
#10 North Branch Purple Paved Spur
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
North Branch Green Paved Spur
#11 North Branch Green Paved Spur
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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North Branch Black Paved Trail
#12 North Branch Black Paved Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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North Branch Blue Paved (North) Spur
#13 North Branch Blue Paved (North) Spur
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Techny Bike Path
#14 Techny Bike Path
2.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
North Navy Ditch Trail
#15 North Navy Ditch Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Northfield

The Northfield area has 16 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 Northfield

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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