Guide to Bike Trails & Paths in McHenry County

Calling all cycling enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers! Get ready to pedal into paradise with our newest guide on Bike Trails in McHenry County! Our county has a fantastic network of bike trails and we wanted to make them even easier to traverse with the release of our brand new, comprehensive bike trails guide.

Whether you’re a seasoned road cyclist, a family looking for a leisurely ride, or someone just starting to discover the joy of two wheels, this guide is your essential companion to unlocking the beauty and diverse landscapes of McHenry County.

From simple combination biking and walking trails through local city & village parks, to multi-mile trails, McHenry County has a wide array of cycling opportunities.


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Accessing the Local Bike Trails & Paths

We’ve pulled together a list of bike trails and paths that are available throughout McHenry County. Because there is such a wide variety between these, we highly encourage you to check out the information on the provider’s website, which can be found from the Details links.

While we’ve provided addresses, many of these bike trails and paths can be accessed via multiple locations.

We’ll continue to update this guide and appreciate your help as well with any corrections and additions!

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Algonquin

Algonquin Lakes Park

Host: Village of Algonquin

Address: 700 Lake Plumleigh Way, Algonquin, IL 60102

Phone: 847-658-2700

Information: Details


Prairie Trail South

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: Washington St and Monroe St, Algonquin, IL 60102

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Cary

Rotary Park (Cary Lake)

Host: Village of Cary

Address: 1300 Klasen Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Phone: 847-639-0003

Information: Details


Crystal Lake

Butternut Preserve

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 9214 Butternut Dr, Crystal Lake, IL

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Fetzner Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 690 Alexandria Blvd and Shelton Ln, Crystal Lake, iL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


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Hidden Pond Bike Path

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 760 Bedford Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Ken Bird Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: Thomasville Ln & Nashville Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Lippold Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 847-658-5688

Information: Details


Prairie Trail South

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: Commercial Rd & Eastgate Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Ridgefield Trace

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: 431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Sam Johns Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 1270 Westport Ridge Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Whether you are new to cycling or coming back to it after many years out of the saddle, the following tips aim to help make it a rewarding experience!

  • Start Small: Begin with shorter, easier rides and gradually increase your distance and intensity.
  • Listen to Your Body: Don’t push yourself too hard, especially when starting out. Remember, you may not “feel” it right away. Always better to end wanting more than waking up the next day wanting less.
  • Join a Group: Riding with others can be motivating and provide opportunities to learn.
  • Have Fun! Enjoy the freedom and benefits of cycling.

Shamrock Hills

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 6204 Hillside Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Sterne’s Woods & Fen

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 5617 Hillside Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Veteran Acres Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 431 Walkup Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Willows Edge Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 8600 Huntley Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Winding Creek Park & Bike Path

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: Miller Rd & Heartland Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Woodscreek Park

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 1420 Willow Tree Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

Information: Details


Bike riding on a dirt trail.

Fox Lake

Millennium Park

Host: Village of Fox Lake Parks & Recreation

Address: 23 Rollins Rd, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Phone: 224-225-1404

Information: Details


Harvard

Stone Mill Trail / Milky Way Park

Host: McHenry County Conservation District & City of Harvard

Address: 300 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033

Phone: 815-943-6468

Information: Details


Hebron

Hebron Trail

Host: McHenry County Conservation District & City of Harvard

Address: 10106 Church St, Hebron, IL 60034

Phone: 815-943-6468

Information: Details


Huntley

Borhart Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 9661 Abbey Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Coach’s Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 10150 Central Park Blvd, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Deicke Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 11419 IL-47, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Child riding a bike.

Kiley Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 11745 Blue Bayou, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Ol’ Timers Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 10700 Church St, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Parisek Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 10881 Allegheny Pass, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Red Hawk’s Rest

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 11280 Edinburgh Ln., Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Ruth Family Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 10370 Aldridge Dr, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details



Tomaso Sports Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 11950 Ackman Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Tures Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 10251 Fleetwood St, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Betsey Warrington Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 12209 Main St, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Weiss Park

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 10300 Bennington Dr, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone: 847-669-3180

Information: Details


Island Lake

Converse Park

Host: Village of Island Lake

Address: 628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042

Phone: 847-416-7866

Information: Details


Greenleaf Woods

Host: Village of Island Lake

Address: 3155 Carriage Hill Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042

Phone: 847-416-7866

Information: Details


Puri Family Park / Veterans Park

Host: Village of Island Lake

Address: 442 W State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042

Phone: 847-416-7866

Information: Details


Lake in the Hills

Barbara Key Park / The Fen / Dome Hill

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 9191 Pyott Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Exner Marsh

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: 9000 N Lakewood Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Frank Road Bike Path

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: Miller Rd & Frank Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Ken Carpenter Park

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: Miller Road & Randall Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Bike riding on a windy bike path.

Health Benefits of Cycling

Larsen Park

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 700 Creekview Lane, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Leroy Guy Park

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 201 Lakewood Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Miller Road Bike Path

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Normandy Park

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 680 Normandy Lane, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Plote Field

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 500 Grace Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Sunset Park

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

Information: Details


Bike rider in the rain.

Marengo

H.U.M. (Huntley-Union-Marengo) Trail

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: S Prospect St and E Prairie St, Marengo, IL 60152

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


McHenry

Brookside Trail Park

Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation

Address: 4214 W Elm St, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-363-2160

Information: Details


Cold Springs Park

Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation

Address: 319 Depaul Ct, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-363-2160

Information: Details


McHenry Dam State Park

Host: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Address: 2711 McHenry Dam Rd. , McHenry, IL 60051

Phone: 815-385-1624

Information: Details


Moraine Hills State Park

Host: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Address: 1510 S River Rd, McHenry, IL 60051

Phone: 815-385-1624

Information: Details


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Petersen Park

Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation

Address: 4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-363-2160

Information: Details


Prairie Trail North / South

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: 6482 Harts Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Shamrock Farm Park

Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation

Address: 6402 Dartmoor Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-363-2160

Information: Details


Whispering Oaks Park

Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation

Address: 4300 Front Royal Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-363-2160

Information: Details


Richmond

Hebron Trail

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: 11500 North Keystone Rd, Richmond, IL 60071

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Prairie Trail North

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: Prairie Trail & Broadway Rd, Richmond, IL 60071

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details



North Branch Conservation Area

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: 11360 Keystone Rd, Richmond, IL 60071

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Ringwood

Glacial Park Conservation Area / Prairie Trail North

Host: McHenry County Conservation District

Address: 6482 Harts Rd, Ringwood, IL 60072

Phone: 815-338-6223

Information: Details


Spring Grove

Chain O’ Lakes State Park

Host: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Address: 8916 Wilmot Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081

Phone: 847-587-5512

Information: Details


Wonder Lake

Meadow Park

Host: Village of Wonder Lake

Address: 4801 Stillwater Rd, Wonder Lake, IL 60097

Phone: 815-728-0839

Information: Details


Woodstock

Emricson Park

Host: Woodstock Recreation Department

Address: 900 W. South St, Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-338-4363

Information: Details


Bike rider on a bike path.

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