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Hiking

Chicago Christmas Underground Pedway Hike!

Thu, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM CST

Chicago Christmas Underground Pedway Hike!

by Northwest Social & Adventure Group

Des Plaines River hike 8 miles with option for 4.5, goes thru multiple preserves

Sun, Dec 14 · 10:00 AM CST

Des Plaines River hike 8 miles with option for 4.5, goes thru multiple preserves

by Chicagoland Trailblazers Hiking Group

New Years Day hike in the NW burbs 4, 6, or 10 mile options, post hike event!

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM CST

New Years Day hike in the NW burbs 4, 6, or 10 mile options, post hike event!

by Chicagoland Trailblazers Hiking Group

Let's Hike Deer Grove West

Wed, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM CST

Let's Hike Deer Grove West

by Lake Villa Day Hiking Meetup 2.0

Walking

Skokie Sculpture Park walk

Tue, Nov 11 · 1:00 PM CST

Skokie Sculpture Park walk

by NW Suburban Fun Club for Singles over 50

Join Rob at the Independence Grove forest preserve. ( 4-5 mile hike )🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

Sun, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM CST

Join Rob at the Independence Grove forest preserve. ( 4-5 mile hike )🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

by Happy Trails Hiking Group

Horner Park and 312 RiverRun Slow Walk

Tue, Dec 2 · 11:00 AM CST

Horner Park and 312 RiverRun Slow Walk

by Slow Walking, Meandering Mornings, in Chicago

Fort Sheridan to Jean & John Greene Nature Preserve Hike in Lake Bluff.

Sat, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM CST

Fort Sheridan to Jean & John Greene Nature Preserve Hike in Lake Bluff.

by Go Take A Hike

Running

Join Rob at the Independence Grove forest preserve. ( 4-5 mile hike )🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

Sun, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM CST

Join Rob at the Independence Grove forest preserve. ( 4-5 mile hike )🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

by Happy Trails Hiking Group

Sunday Group Run

Sun, Nov 16 · 9:00 AM CST

Sunday Group Run

by Lincoln Park Run Club

Run Walk 30 KM with me or join for a little bit- Des Plain River Trail

Sun, Nov 16 · 11:30 AM CST

Run Walk 30 KM with me or join for a little bit- Des Plain River Trail

by Vernon Hills Fun People 20s-30s All suburbs cityfolks welcom

Wednesday Night Run and Drinks

Wed, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM CST

Wednesday Night Run and Drinks

by Chicago Beer Runners

Cycling

Monday Night Ride, 6:00 PM from Panera Lake Bluff

Mon, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM CST

Monday Night Ride, 6:00 PM from Panera Lake Bluff

by Bicycle Club of Lake County

Chasing 🦃 🦃 turkeys hike

Fri, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM CST

Chasing 🦃 🦃 turkeys hike

by Lake County Bicycle Group

Run Walk 30 KM with me or join for a little bit- Des Plain River Trail

Sun, Nov 16 · 11:30 AM CST

Run Walk 30 KM with me or join for a little bit- Des Plain River Trail

by Vernon Hills Fun People 20s-30s All suburbs cityfolks welcom

Weekly Tuesday Beginner's ride - 10-15 miles, Great Western Trail

Tue, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM CST

Weekly Tuesday Beginner's ride - 10-15 miles, Great Western Trail

by West Suburban Women's Cycling

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