Best trails near Prospect Heights

19 trails · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Prospect Heights, 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 19 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)
2.4 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
P⛰
Prospect Heights Bike Trail
#2 Prospect Heights Bike Trail
0.1 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
A⛰
Arlington Heights Bikeways
#3 Arlington Heights Bikeways
2.9 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Rand Road Bikeway
#4 Rand Road Bikeway
3.0 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Lake Arlington Bike Path System
#5 Lake Arlington Bike Path System
2.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
D⛰
Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (North)
#6 Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (North)
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Kensington Road Bike Path
#7 Kensington Road Bike Path
1.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K⛰
Kensington Buisness Center Path
#8 Kensington Buisness Center Path
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Mount Prospect Bikeway Systems
#9 Mount Prospect Bikeway Systems
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Barrington - Wilmette Bikeway
#10 Barrington - Wilmette Bikeway
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
D⛰
Des Plaines River Trail Orange Paved (North)
#11 Des Plaines River Trail Orange Paved (North)
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R⛰
River Trail Nature Center Trails
#12 River Trail Nature Center Trails
2.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
R⛰
River Trail Nature Center Brown Unpaved
#13 River Trail Nature Center Brown Unpaved
2.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Green Bay Trail
#14 Green Bay Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R⛰
River Trail Nature Center Trails Orange Paved
#15 River Trail Nature Center Trails Orange Paved
2.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Prospect Heights

The Prospect Heights area has 19 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 Prospect Heights

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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