The 3-Mile Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area Trail Might Just Be The Most Enchanting Hike In Illinois
By Linze Rice|Published September 08, 2023
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
Illinois is full of incredible hiking trails — from quick jaunts around historical sites to making rugged 22-mile treks up a mini-mountainside. But as an avid reader, I always like to imagine myself walking through an enchanted land, filled with fluttering birds and butterflies, picnic basket in tow. And while I may not be Snow White, I still want a leisurely trail that’s perfect for daydreaming — and this enchanting trail in Illinois just may be the most fitting option.
As you plan your trip to this enchanting trail in Illinois, make sure to check out the Lake County Forest Preserves website and AllTrails for more info on the loop. And use our handy hiking essentials guide so you have everything you need for your time on the storybook trail!
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