Share
Paddle Northeastern Illinois
An interactive guide to the Northeastern Illinois water trails system, which encompasses 10 waterways, ranging from creeks that flow through densely wooded forest preserves to the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago as seen from Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.
Share
- Expert
- Medium Trips
- Expert
- Long Trips
- Beginner
- Medium Trips
- Beginner
- Short Trips
- Beginner
- Short Trips
- Beginner
- Short Trips
- Beginner
- Short Trips
- Expert
- Long Trips
- Expert
- Short Trips
- Intermediate
- Medium Trips
- Intermediate
- Medium Trips
- Beginner
- Medium Trips
- Intermediate
- Medium Trips
- Expert
- Long Trips
- Beginner
- Long Trips
- Beginner
- Medium Trips
- Beginner
- Medium Trips
- Beginner
- Medium Trips
- Beginner
- Medium Trips
- Intermediate
- Long Trips
- Expert
- Long Trips
- Expert
- Long Trips
- Expert
- Long Trips
- Intermediate
- Medium Trips
Explore Waterway Systems
Calumet Area Water Trails
Water Trails in Calumet comprise a number of connected natural and man-made waterways, including both rivers and lakes.
Chicago River Water Trails
The Chicago River is a long, diverse waterway that begins in Lake County.
Des Plaines River Water Trails
The Des Plaines River begins in Racine County, Wisconsin and flows south through Illinois for about 95 miles.
Upcoming Events
Tips & Resources
Find safety and rental information, paddling clubs and organizations, and other waterway trails around Illinois.
For Government Organizations
Most water trail access sites in northeastern Illinois are on publicly owned property held by recreation providers.
