Moraine Hills State Park

I recently cycled 25 miles within the park and dam. What a great park, met a gentlemen that worked there and he was very kind and informative. I really like the one way trails, it is very nice not having to worry about meeting a cyclist on a turn. Spent most of the day riding every trail we could find.

Absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth multiple return visits. There are several picnic benches, benches, and covered seating along the trails. Moderate amount of cars but rarely ran into anyone other than a passing biker. Love that the trails are wide enough to accomodate both hikers/runners and bikers. Most trails are a solid mix of pavement and gravel. Came across a few mowed trails as well. On the 'Return Visit' list for sure!

Beautiful park on McHenry Dam with some very scenic surrounding roads. Benches all along the water. Walking trails. Plenty of wildlife. Bathroom was halfway decent. Lots of parking. Park closes at 8pm (at the time of this post). Would make an excellent destination to ride your motorcycle to, then head over to The Snuggery (also on the water) or Mackey's for a drink and some lunch.

The park has wonderful views and even better accommodations. The paths are very well maintained with a plethora of benches and signage. It's very easy to navigate!

Additionally, the paths are remarkably clean. When my wife and I go hiking, we always try to pick up whatever trash we can see along the way, but this park seemed to barely have anything built up!

I do think something you should know and prepare for should you want to hike is that it can be surprisingly windy. There are several sections where the path leads through a flat area with little to no trees or cover, which can mean fairly intense winds blowing through.

Love the Red Loop Trail - it's roughly 3.75 miles and takes you through a part of the park, with many different elevations throughout and both paved and unpaved pathways. Parts of the trail are secluded in the woods but are also wide open in certain areas, allowing for the breeze to fully encompass the trail. Bring sunscreen as a big part of the trail is spent walking directly under the sun with little to no shade. Have a water bottle on hand! There are multiple restrooms along the path, and also sheds with benches allowing you to sit and rest up on your way. The trail connects to other trails in the park, along with the main road leading into the park. I usually start my hike around the Main office area (Northern Woods) and end there, as there's tons of parking back there. You'll find it to be never too busy, any time you go. Have fun exploring!

Very well kept park. Great place to bike or walk!

Quiet scenic peaceful place. Great hiking and walking paths. As a Ham radio operator, I like coming here to do Parks on The Air.

Breathtaking natural retreat. Trails are well-maintained and marked. Picnic areas and shelters throughout the park, especially by the lake.

Went kayaking was such a beutiful day.was very relaxing and very senic

A very nice place to walk. Paved and gravel paths with paved paths for biking. Various loops around Lake Defiance. No fee for entry. Lots of places to sit or picnic.

We went at the wrong time and there was a lot of slush on the trail. I forget the name of the trail now that we took but all of them are really nice to just get away, see some birds, and enjoy a quiet walk. Love this place.

Great trails with a unique view of the wetlands.

Starting at the Dam park takes you on a 2 mile loop with beautiful views of the Fox River and then allows you the option of going into many more miles of scenic and serene views on bike or foot

Overall a nice trail. It took us around 2 hours to complete the loop around the lake ( red loop, 3.73 miles). We had a dog so our pace was bit slow. I reckon you could finish the trail in1.5 hours at a faster pace / without dog.

The bike trail was a one way and I would surely come here in the future once I get my bike. There are some sections which are a bit steep but most of the trail is fine for everyone including younger kids.

This park is great tons of wild life and trails here if you have an opportunity to stop by take the trails it's amazing local gem

Truly sticks out as one of nature's miracle art works. Easy to get to and find with wide road's to make moving around the park safer.

First time visit for this new Illinois resident, and I had a great time with a family member who lives in the area. Well kept trails, varied views of vegetation, several trash cans for garbage and dog waste disposal, fairly well laid out trail system, and a good amount of wildlife to have fun watching.

It’s a beautiful spot. The facilities seem well maintained, and there are newly planted maple trees to draw a nice accent to the myriad of other fall colors here. Overall, I’m impressed with Moraine Hills State Park, and will be bringing my dog back again!

Beautiful park,well maintained. Lots of trails with different elevation levels. Ample amount of parking spots,picnic shelters. Scenic overlooks. So many species of plants and flowers to explore and learn. Provides so many opportunities to learn about oak heritage, bird species. #enjoyillionis

It’s a nice big park, plenty of plants, animals, and an easy hike around the park, you walk around Lake Defiance, which was formed from a glacier thousands of years ago. You can walk, bike, hike,canoe, or kayak. Plenty of parking, they have an office for information, they have bathrooms. It’s a nice place, doesn’t get overly crowded.

Great hiking if you like a bit of elevation change. Moraine Hills has nice semi-paved trails that wind up and down the glacially sculpted kettles and moraines.