The Hike To Illinois’ Pretty Little Lake Katherine Is Short And Sweet
Have you been looking for a short-and-sweet hike in Illinois to enjoy? A little hike at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights might be just what you need. This trail is short and sweet, with stunning scenery and easy access to make things simple. Time to start planning a road trip! There are plenty of things to do around these parts.
For an easy breezy adventure centered around a pretty little lake, you'll love a hike at Lake Katherine.
Out in Palos Heights, Illinois, a mile-long loop trail takes you around Lake Katherine, a pretty little spot that most people pass by without thinking to explore it.
In reality, the hike around this trail can take much longer than the average 20 minutes. It's beautiful enough out here that you may lose time just taking it all in, or bird spotting on the water.
Even though this is definitely a short and sweet hike in Illinois, that doesn't mean it isn't worth hiking. Alone, with your dog, or with family, this well-maintained trail is something you can enjoy without much work.
Make sure to leash your dog if you have a canine hiking buddy, and enjoy the ease of benches for resting along the way. Beauty is often about the small things, including little lakes like this. Happy hiking!
Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during her time here in the Sunflower State, mostly in the south central area. Clarisa is a stay-at-home mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, and has been writing anything and everything since she's held a pencil, though Kansas and fantasy novels take up most of her time.
