Oakhurst Forest Preserve

Oakhurst forest preserve is an amazing place to get a run in while also getting some hill action! There is a large 85 ft elevation trail, which is fairly steep for Northeastern Illinois! There are crushed limestone paths located around the big lake in the middle of the preserve. Make sure to bring an extra pair of shoes as they will get dirty! Since the hill is very steep, relatively speaking, there are multiple ways to traverse it. You can take the Toboggan hill, which is the steepest (as seen in my photos attached.) there are also 4 other paths that bring you to the peak of the hill. Again, throughout the park, I rarely spotted another person and if I did, they were extremely friendly. There are on-side bathrooms for you to use and they are free or charge. I come here fairly frequently for some exercise either running or just doing hill climbs. If you are ever in the area, this is a must stop destination for adventurers, like myself! Great job Fox Valley Park Distrist and Forest Preserve District of Kane County

A big forest with a lake in the center of the city of aurora. Excellent place to do snow boarding with big mount in the forest.

The best place to see the most beautiful sunsets! It’s local & has a beautiful view of the lake. Awesome place for kayaking, biking & sledding in the winter. If you are going for a walk around the lake be advised that there are areas that are flooded especially after a rainy day

Huge forest preserve featuring a trail that loops around the lake, a trail up the sledding hill for elevation and beautiful views, and more rugged trails through the woods. Plenty of parking.

I'd say this is a nice walking trail for sure. There were alot of spots though while walking that were super wet and messy however. Maybe we'll come back next year after the wet cold season is over and see how the trails are then. Overall, if your looking to get your steps in, this is a good place to go!