A young child in a blue helmet riding a balance bike along a dirt path surrounded by greenery.

Family-Friendly Bike Trails Around Chicago

Use our map of kid-friendly bike trails around Chicago to discover the best trails for kids near you to enjoy some active recreation time as a family. Many of these trails are nestled within parks with great natures centers, too, so you can make it a full day out!

Check out our favorite picks for your pedals, and let us know if we’ve missed your favorite by recommending it below!


Looking for more biking resources in Chicago? Kidical Mass organizes family friendly bikes rides that are 2 - 4 miles long and the Active Transit Alliance offers some great information about biking safety.


 
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    Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

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    Vanessa M. said:  Raceway Woods gets its name from the 3 mile car racetrack that was built there in 1958. The track winds a path through wooded areas, across bridges, up and down hills, and makes a lovely and challenging bike and hiking path today. Shelters, restrooms, and picnic areas are onsite.

    Carpentersville, IL

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