Best hikes in Pecatonica River Forest Preserve

Ambleway maps 3 hikes in Pecatonica River Forest Preserve, from a 2.1-mile walk to a 3.1-mile day out. All of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Observation Deck–Blue Trail, 3 sights. The biggest climb is Green Trail & Red Trail, gaining 55 ft, and the network tops out at 813 ft.

• Observation Deck–Blue Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft
• Green Trail & Red Trail 2.3 mi · ▲ 55 ft
• Blue Trail & Orange Trail Loop 2.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft