When is Des Plaines River Trail open?
Every day, 7 AM–8 PM.
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Des Plaines River Trail
- 4.622 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
A quiet, scenic boardwalk along the Des Plaines River offering easy access to nature and wildlife viewing. Ideal for walking, photography, and gentle exercise — expect wooden decking, riverside views, and occasional birdlife.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Des Plaines River Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Des Plaines River Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Des Plaines River Trail?
Des Plaines Trail System - Yellow Unpaved Trl,Chicago, IL 60706.
Right now · 3:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
58°
Overcast
- Feels
- 57°
- Rain
- 9%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 4pm
58° - 5pm56°
- 6pm
55°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pm- monday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–8 PM
- sundayToday
- 7 AM–8 PM
Where and how
- 1 Des Plaines River Trail
- 2 Catherine Chevalier Woods · 14 min
- 3 Robinson Woods-South · 18 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 22 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Jogging
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Solo friendly
Around O'Hare
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time