Fox Lake Hills, an unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois, is characterized by its diverse landscapes shaped by glacial drift, featuring prairies, wetlands, and numerous lakes. Situated on the eastern shore of Fox Lake, it is central to the Chain O'Lakes system, which provides a rich backdrop for outdoor pursuits. The region offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and road cycling, making it a destination for exploring natural environments.
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4.8
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Average rating
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5.0
(1)
16
hikers
4.42km
01:09
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
9.40km
02:26
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.98km
01:16
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
8.91km
02:19
50m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
runners
6.21km
00:45
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
4.28km
00:26
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.66km
00:34
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
14.8km
01:35
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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19
riders
45.4km
02:53
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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16
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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6
riders
52.9km
03:14
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
20.8km
01:17
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
7
riders
61.8km
02:44
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5
riders
17.4km
00:42
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

2
riders
27.6km
01:38
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

2
riders
32.5km
01:50
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Fox Lake Hills offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. The region features 2 routes with an average rating of 4.87 stars from more than 500 visitors on komoot.
Yes, the Fox Lake Hills area provides access to several hiking opportunities. Notable locations include Grant Woods Forest Preserve, Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve, and Moraine Hills State Park. More information can be found in the Hiking around Fox Lake Hills guide.
The region offers various cycling routes, such as sections of the Millennium Trail, the Des Plaines River Trail, and the Chain O'Lakes Bike Path. These paths cater to both touring and road cycling. Explore options in the Cycling around Fox Lake Hills and Road Cycling Routes around Fox Lake Hills guides.
Jogging opportunities are available in local forest preserves like Grant Woods and Rollins Savanna, which feature miles of public trails. These areas offer diverse terrain suitable for running. Consult the Running Trails around Fox Lake Hills guide for specific routes.
Yes, several areas offer easy hiking options suitable for beginners or casual walks. Grant Woods Forest Preserve and Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve feature wide gravel paths and boardwalks. The Easy hikes around Fox Lake Hills guide provides specific recommendations.
Fox Lake Hills is situated within the Chain O'Lakes system, featuring 15 interconnected lakes and 45 miles of rivers. The area also includes diverse landscapes such as woodlands, wetlands, prairies, and oak savannas within its forest preserves, like Volo Bog State Natural Area.
Many trails in the Fox Lake Hills area are dog-friendly. Grant Woods Forest Preserve, for example, permits dogs on its trails. Visitors should always check specific preserve rules regarding leashes and waste disposal.
Parking is generally available at the various forest preserves and state parks surrounding Fox Lake Hills. Locations like Grant Woods Forest Preserve, Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve, and Moraine Hills State Park offer designated parking areas at their trailheads.
Outdoor activities in Fox Lake Hills are popular on komoot, with more than 500 visitors having explored routes in the area. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Fox Lake Hills, including Hiking around Fox Lake Hills, Easy hikes around Fox Lake Hills, Running Trails around Fox Lake Hills, Cycling around Fox Lake Hills, and Road Cycling Routes around Fox Lake Hills.
The official website for the Fox Lake Hills Property Owners Association, which manages local parks, is foxlakehills.org. For broader recreational information, the Village of Fox Lake Parks & Recreation Department can also be contacted.
For general inquiries related to the Fox Lake Hills Property Owners Association, a phone number is +1 847-587-7359. For broader recreational activities in the adjacent Village of Fox Lake, the Parks & Recreation Department can be reached at (224) 225-1404.

