Best trails near Wheeling

12 trails · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Wheeling, 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 12 of 12 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)
1.3 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Prospect Heights Bike Trail
#2 Prospect Heights Bike Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (North)
#3 Des Plaines River Trail Tan Unpaved Spur (North)
2.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Lake Arlington Bike Path System
#4 Lake Arlington Bike Path System
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Orange Paved (North)
#5 Des Plaines River Trail Orange Paved (North)
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Black Unpaved Spur (North)
#6 Des Plaines River Trail Black Unpaved Spur (North)
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail Red Unpaved Spur (North)
#7 Des Plaines River Trail Red Unpaved Spur (North)
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Des Plaines River Trail
#8 Des Plaines River Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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River Trail Nature Center Trails
#9 River Trail Nature Center Trails
3.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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River Trail Nature Center Brown Unpaved
#10 River Trail Nature Center Brown Unpaved
2.7 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Green Bay Trail
#11 Green Bay Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Little Fort Trail
#12 Little Fort Trail
3.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Wheeling

The Wheeling area has 12 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 Wheeling

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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