Best trails near Wilmette

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

Explore the best trails near Wilmette, 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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North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail
#1 North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
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Green Bay Trail
#2 Green Bay Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
N⛰
North Branch Trail System
#3 North Branch Trail System
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
O⛰
Old Orchard Road Multi-Use Path
#4 Old Orchard Road Multi-Use Path
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
O⛰
Old Orchard Road Path
#5 Old Orchard Road Path
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Branch Brown Unpaved Trail
#6 North Branch Brown Unpaved Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Branch Orange Unpaved Trail
#7 North Branch Orange Unpaved Trail
3.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
Skokie Valley Trail
#8 Skokie Valley Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O⛰
Old Orchard Road Multi-Use Path
#9 Old Orchard Road Multi-Use Path
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
North Branch Purple Paved Spur
#10 North Branch Purple Paved Spur
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
North Branch Brown Unpaved Trail
#11 North Branch Brown Unpaved Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
North Branch Green Paved Spur
#12 North Branch Green Paved Spur
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Evanston-Wilmette Community Trail
#13 Evanston-Wilmette Community Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Path to public Cherry St. Beach
#14 Path to public Cherry St. Beach
1.8 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
S⛰
Sheridan Road
#15 Sheridan Road
2.7 mi away
Why 46: intrinsic quality
46Rated

Trails near Wilmette

The Wilmette 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 Wilmette

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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