Hiking at our Preserves
You know how every once in a while you want to tell somebody to, "take a hike?" Well this time we are telling you.
Come take a hike with us at one of our four Forest Preserves. Go ahead and bring the family, this should be fun. For more information about our trails and trails in the Quad City Region check out QC Trails.
**In 2018, we are enforcing a new wet weather policy which limits use based on trail conditions, please check Illiniwek and Loud Thunder's Facebook sites for trail statuses.
Hiking at Illiniwek Forest Preserve

View a map of the forest trails.
Open continuously without closures and located just outside the multi-use forest trails is the Prairie Trail. Winding around our beautiful restored prairies, this grass-trail is .9-miles long and has 11 interpretive signs along its path to teach you about the beautiful prairie species in the area.
View a map of the prairie trail.
No matter which trail you take, get your fix of Mother Nature at Illiniwek!
View our trail policies.
Hiking at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

The Illinois Great River Road National Scenic Byway winds through the picturesque landscapes of the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. Trails at Loud Thunder include the Hauberg Trail and the Sac-Fox Trail. There are other shared-use trails located throughout the preserve for mountain bikers, horseback riders, and hikers. Call 309-795-1040 or check Loud Thunder's FaceBook page for trail status updates as the trails do get closed to users during unfavorable weather conditions.
- The Hauberg Trail East Branch and West Branch combine to form over two-miles of moderate level hiking through the scenic forested areas along the river.
- The Sac-Fox Trail is an approximately 12-mile, continuous loop, moderate level hiking trail. It winds its way throughout the Loud Thunder
- Forest Preserve and the adjacent Loud Thunder Boy Scout Camp
Hiking at Dorrance Park

Dorrance provides an excellent habitat for wildlife and is a wonderful place for a little bird watching. See how many animals you can spot along the way, or take a good look at the trees. How many do you know?
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Hiking at Martin Conservation Area
