Backpacking Forest Glen Preserve - Illinois

[@PunmasterSTP]

I used to live in the suburbs of Chicago and loved hiking around various forest preserves. That looks like a really nice time 👍

[@chrismatthews1341]

I'll be going there in 2 weeks. Curious on where the pancake and sausage breakfast was at?

[@DanGoesHiking]

I can't remember! Although I at least recall you wouldn't be missing much...

[@rickwebermusic]

I'll be hiking this trail next week- can't wait. Should have some nice fall color!

[@DanGoesHiking]

Enjoy! Great time of year for Forest Glen.

[@alicecw]

Glad I saw this video because now I know to definitely bring my trekking poles for those hills and stream crossings! I live in Chicago and am planning to do this loop around Labor Day for my first solo overnight.

[@DanGoesHiking]

You'll love it! One of my favorite Chicago area trips.

[@xMPrzx4]

I’ve never done backpacking but I’ve been wanting to do a 1-2 day overnight camp! I’ve been doing a lot of research, learning bushcraft and all that. I’m buying some equipment little at a time so next summer I can do it! I didn’t know where to go so I just began to research places and I think this is gonna be the first place I got to. I’m only three and a half hrs away so it’ll be worth it!

[@DanGoesHiking]

You'll love it!

[@andiwinter18]

Did the drops work? 😂

[@cadleclan9]

I recently discovered your channel. Thanks for the videos. I also live in the Chicago area (west suburbs) and am struggling to find backpacking locations! I just got back from an AT section hike in VA for God's sake! Anyway, this might be my next one. Closer to home.

[@PMCraig]

Hiked that trail a few years back as a long day hike. Really nice place, agree that it can be a little confusing even with the map. I don’t remember the stream crossings but it has been a few years... I do remember those hill climbs though!

[@itsabe11]

Hey great vid! Now im definitely gonna check this place out for an overnight backpacking trip since im from Chicago, its just right there in the corner! Great place!

[@Winnie122459]

Is this trail well marked?

[@DanGoesHiking]

Yes, it's very well blazed.

[@inquisitivewanderer2536]

Just discovered Forest Glen yesterday. Nice little place to chase away cabin fever. And, it's got hills! haha

[@outdoorzee7964]

Spent three nights there, buddies car broke down 35mins away, from a 3 hr drive. Luckly we over packed food. 17$ a night to camp.

[@DanGoesHiking]

How disappointing!

[@outdoorzee7964]

@@DanGoesHiking he had to buy a used car to drive back today. He got sick the 3rd morning there. Had to have someone pick us up . Backpacking adventure we had . Crazy true story.

[@OldPackMule]

Love those post trail meals.

[@DanGoesHiking]

The best part of backpacking!

[@Alanguz1]

Looks like a good hike and not too far from Ohio

[@murphragous]

I am watching this to live vicariously. I had to cancel an overnite here just before this crap popped up.

[@DanGoesHiking]

I snuck in another one at Forest Glen in early February before this stuff got bad. Hope you (and all of us) get to head back to the trail soon.

[@greenspiraldragon]

MMM Bacon Jerkey