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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Sandwich, IL

    There are 7 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Sandwich. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Sandwich.

    Pet Friendly Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

    Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail

    Channahon, IL
    Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail Dogs are welcome on the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail in Channahon, IL. The pet-friendly trail is 96 miles in length with a varying surface of asphalt, gravel, crushed stone, and grass. Original construction of the canal began in 1823. At that time, it was used to transport goods between townships in the area. Completed in 1848, the canal was used right up until 1933, when it was converted to the recreational path that people use today. The pet-friendly route that now runs alongside the former trade path is adjacent to a number of state parks, including Channahon State Park, William G. Stratton State Park, Gebhard Woods State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park. See Details
    Pet Friendly Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

    Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area

    Shabbona, IL
    Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area in Shabbona, IL, is dog friendly. They welcome pets and their owners to hang out around this 318-acre man-made fishing lake. In addition to the crystal lake that is hugely popular among anglers, landlubbers will love the grass-covered meadows, upland mesic woods, bottomland woods, and the native, undisturbed fen located in the park. You can explore this varied landscape on the eight miles of scenic hiking trails that weave around the area. There are also three picnic areas that can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners. See Details

    Gebhard Woods State Park

    Morris, IL
    Gebhard Woods State Park Dogs are welcome at Gebhard Woods State Park in Morris, IL, one of Illinois' most popular and pet-friendly parks. The 30-acres that make up Gebhard Woods are bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek. There are lots of luscious trees that share the area, including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn, and cottonwood, contributing to the diversified landscape you'll witness when you're snacking in one of the five picnic areas dotted around the park. You and Fido will be pleased to know that just over a footbridge from the park is the Illinois & Michigan Canal trail, a 61 mile trail on the old canal towpath that weaves alongside plenty of varied and beautiful landscape. See Details

    Great Western Trail

    St. Charles, IL
    Great Western Trail The Great Western Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Saint Charles! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Great Western Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

    Virgil L. Gilman Trail

    Sugar Grove, IL
    Virgil L. Gilman Trail The Virgil L. Gilman Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Sugar Grove! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Virgil L. Gilman Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

    Dayton Bluffs Preserve

    Ottawa, IL
    Dayton Bluffs Preserve Dayton Bluffs Preserve is a pet-friendly conservation area in Ottawa, IL. Bring Fido with you while you explore some of the 150 acres of woodlands and 100 acres of native prairie grassland. There are seven trails in the preserve, all of which are labeled with signage describing distance and level of difficulty. Picnic areas, benches and points of interest are also scattered throughout, making it a great all-day activity for you and your pup to enjoy. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pet. See Details

    Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area

    Yorkville, IL
    Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area The pet-friendly Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Yorkville, IL, spans 1,350 acres and is named after its natural spring. Visitors can enjoy the park's majestic oaks, prairie grasslands, and the scenic Fox River, along with small manmade lakes. The area offers activities like picnicking, fishing, hiking, and winter sports, making it an ideal destination for both exercise and nature enthusiasts. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
    Sandwich, IL, US