How many trails are near Sterling?

We list 29 trails within 30 miles of Sterling, Illinois. This page shows the 29 closest.

What is the longest trail near Sterling?

Joe Stengel Trail is the longest on this page at about 5.5 miles, 12 miles from Sterling.

Are there dog-friendly trails near Sterling?

None of the trails on this page have a dog rule in our data yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the park's website.

Trails near Sterling, IL

29 trails within 30 miles of Sterling, for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road riding. Tap a trail for its map, trailhead and directions.

Hiking trails (29) Walking trails (29) Bike trails (6) Mountain bike trails (46) Paved trails (7) Horse trails (7) Dog-friendly trails (3) Cross-country ski trails (10)

Quick picks

Closest: Rock River Trail 2.2 mi, 1.0 mi away
Longest: Joe Stengel Trail 5.5 mi, 12 mi away
Easy walk: Rock River Trail 2.2 mi, 1.0 mi away
Paved: Rock River Trail 2.2 mi, 1.0 mi away
Mountain biking: Lowell Parkway Trail 3.6 mi, 12 mi away

All nearby trails

Rock River Trail

1.0 mi away

2.2 mi long · Easy · Rock Falls

Hiking Biking Paved

Joe Stengel Trail

12 mi away

5.5 mi long · Easy · Polo

Hiking Biking Paved

Lowell Parkway Trail

12 mi away

3.6 mi long · Dixon

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Shagbark Trail

13 mi away

0.7 mi long · Dixon

Hiking

Quarry Trail

13 mi away

1.2 mi long · Dixon

Hiking

Hazelnut Tangle

13 mi away

0.9 mi long · Dixon

Hiking

Morrison-Rockwood Trail

14 mi away

0.9 mi long · Morrison

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Razorback Trail

18 mi away

0.5 mi long · Mount Morris

Hiking

Sleepy Hollow Trail

18 mi away

1.1 mi long · Mount Morris

Hiking

Sunset Trail

18 mi away

0.9 mi long · Mount Morris

Hiking

Stone Barn Savanna

19 mi away

1.2 mi long · Easy · Carthage

Hiking

Lookout Trail

19 mi away

0.5 mi long · Mount Morris

Hiking

Stone Barn Savanna

19 mi away

0.9 mi long · Easy · Carthage

Hiking

Pioneer Pass Trail

19 mi away

1.7 mi long · Carthage

Hiking

Quarry Pass Trail

19 mi away

0.7 mi long · Carthage

Hiking

Fox Trail

19 mi away

0.6 mi long · Oregon

Hiking

Black Bass Trail

20 mi away

0.8 mi long · Carthage

Hiking

Pond Trail

20 mi away

1.6 mi long · Oregon

Hiking

Oak Ridge Trail

20 mi away

1.2 mi long · Oregon

Hiking

Timber Edge

21 mi away

0.4 mi long · Easy · Oregon

Hiking Paved

Heather Valley

22 mi away

1.8 mi long · Easy · Oregon

Hiking Paved

River Bluff Trail

22 mi away

0.6 mi long · Oregon

Hiking

Forest Ridge

22 mi away

1.0 mi long · Oregon

Hiking

Wildlife Viewing

22 mi away

1.3 mi long · Easy · Oregon

Hiking Paved

Black Hawk Trail

25 mi away

1.7 mi long · Oregon

Hiking

Clinton Discovery Trail

26 mi away

4.7 mi long · Easy · Fulton

Hiking Biking Paved

Bald Hill Loop

27 mi away

1.3 mi long · Mount Morris

Hiking

Cemetery Loop

27 mi away

1.5 mi long · Mount Morris

Hiking

Discovery Trail

28 mi away

3.0 mi long · Easy · Clinton

Hiking Biking Paved

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Common questions

How many trails are near Sterling?: We list 29 trails within 30 miles of Sterling, Illinois. This page shows the 29 closest.
What is the longest trail near Sterling?: Joe Stengel Trail is the longest on this page at about 5.5 miles, 12 miles from Sterling.
Are there dog-friendly trails near Sterling?: None of the trails on this page have a dog rule in our data yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the park's website.