Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area

About

Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area sits in Chicago, IL as one of the city's hiking trails, at 9500 Willow Springs Rd.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 205 Google reviews. That puts it 4th of the 19 rated hiking trails we list in Chicago.

No opening hours are published for this listing, which usually points to dawn-to-dusk access — worth confirming before a long trip. Parking is the easy part: a free lot. And if it does not suit, 18 more hiking trails in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in Chicago.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 205 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
4th best-rated in Chicago
Measured against the 19 rated hiking trails we track in Chicago.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
A free lot — one less thing to pay for.
Easy to pair with a second stop
18 other hiking trails sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Hours are not published
Google lists no opening times for this one. Daylight hours are the safe assumption.

Planning a visit

General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.

A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.

When to go

Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend.

What to bring

More water than feels necessary
Shoes with grip
A downloaded map — signal thins out

Amenities

Family Friendly

Parking Available

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Common questions about Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area

What is Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area?

Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area is a hiking trail in Chicago, IL, at 9500 Willow Springs Rd.

What are the opening hours at Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area?

No opening hours are published for Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area. Public spaces like this are commonly open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the listed number, (800) 870-3666, before travelling.

Is there parking at Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area?

Parking options here include a free lot.

Is Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area good for kids?

Yes — Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area rated?

Maple Lake East - Mountain Bike Staging Area holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 205 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 18 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N, Lakefront Trail - Ohio Street Beach - 600N and North Branch Trail South End at Gompers Park.