Are you looking for some scenic hiking trails in Illinois? You’ll find some in the small town of Zion, named after Mount Zion in Israel, due to its interesting, religious history. Zion was founded in 1901 by John Alexander Dowie, a Scots-Australian evangelical minister and faith healer, who purchased the land 40 miles north of Chicago. He managed to attract thousands of others to the area, who followed his faith-healing ministry. The area boasts some of the best hiking in the state with at least eight scenic trails in the Zion area. This article features three of those trails, which will hopefully inspire you to head out for a breath of fresh air.

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I hope one of these hikes has piqued your interest, and you are preparing a backpack to go. But all of that hiking can make you tired. At the end of the day, if you find yourself looking for accommodations, check out  Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center, the only hotel situated on the beaches of Lake Michigan and Illinois Beach State Park.

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