The Des Plaines River Trail is a 56-mile multiuse trail in Lake County, Illinois with over 31 miles of continuous, well-maintained crushed stone path suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Multiple canoe launches provide river access for paddling, with parking areas available at various forest preserves along the trail including Van Patten Woods, Independence Grove, and Half Day Forest Preserve.

The trail features several underpasses and bridges for road crossings, though some underpasses are prone to flooding during high water periods—check water gauge levels before visiting during wet seasons.