Markham, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Heights and Tinley Park, Illinois. There are numerous parking areas along the trail. The Arrowhead Lake area located off 135th Street and east of South Harlem Avenue is highly recommended. A detailed map may be found here.

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

www.fpdcc.com/places/trails/tinley-creek-trail-system/

28 miles from the center of town

The trail is accessible. There are accessible parking spots. Accessible picnic groves are located at Arrowhead Lake, Elizabeth A. Conkley Forest – South, Elizabeth A. Conkley Forest – North and Rubio Woods. These may be reserved online here.

Biking, Birdwatching (heron, hawk, sparrow, wren), Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Inline Skating, Jogging, Picnicking, Running and Wildflowers.

A big restoration project is underway to thin unnaturally dense native trees and to remove invasive tree and brush species.

Portable restrooms in season

Nearby Al Medina Bakery, 11228 South Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois features fresh and delicious Middle Eastern cookies at very reasonably prices.

Cal-Sag Trail

All year