Hike Lake County

Begin Your Journey

1. Download our Travel Log to record each hike. Each log can be used for up to five participants and up to two logs may be submitted per household.

• Dogs can join the fun! The  icon indicates dog-friendly trails. Record your dog's name on your Travel Log when they complete a hike with you and receive a commemorative dog tag for their collar. Up to three dogs per participant.

Travel Log: English    Registro de Viaje: Español

2. Walk seven of the designated trails (or complete all 12) between August 15 and November 30. Look for the Hike Lake County logo at the trailhead of each participating preserve to get started on the correct route. Bicycling and horseback riding do not count toward this program. 

Attend Guided Hikes  

3. Submit your Travel Log by December 31, 2026 to earn a free commemorative medallion. Allow 7–14 business days for processing. Include a valid email on your Travel Log in case we need to reach you.

• Submit Online
• Submit In-Person
  • General Offices
  • Ryerson Welcome Center
• Mail To: Lake County Forest Preserves, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

Merchandise 

Hiking sticks and Golden Guide Books are available for purchase at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.

Commemorative Medallions

Complete seven of this year's Hike Lake County trails to earn a commemorative medallion. Choose between a hiking shield or a zipper pull/dog tag—one per participant while supplies last.

The bald eagle has been used as a U.S. emblem since 1782. It was declared the national bird in 2024 by act of Congress. Look for bald eagles near rivers, lakes and shorelines.

    Hiking shield       Zipper pull / Dog tag