Things to Do around Westmont

Westmont offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and jogging. The region features extensive networks of trails and forest preserves for these activities.

Popular hiking areas in Westmont include Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Greene Valley Forest Preserve, and Hidden Lake Forest Preserve. Waterfall Glen offers a 9-mile (14.5 km) crushed gravel loop trail. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Westmont guide.

Westmont provides easy hiking options, particularly within its forest preserves and on paths like the Illinois Prairie Path. These trails often feature flat terrain and well-maintained surfaces. The Easy hikes around Westmont guide offers specific recommendations.

Many trails in Westmont's forest preserves, such as Hidden Lake Forest Preserve with its 2-mile (3.2 km) walking trail, are suitable for families. These paths often have gentle gradients and scenic views, making them accessible for all ages.

Westmont offers diverse cycling routes for both touring and road cycling, including paved paths and crushed limestone trails. The Illinois Prairie Path stretches 61 miles (98 km) and connects to other networks like the Fox River Trail. Explore options with the Cycling around Westmont guide.

Road cyclists can find routes with varied terrain, from flat sections to moderate elevation gains within the forest preserves. The region's well-maintained paved paths are suitable for road cycling. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Westmont guide.

Westmont features several significant natural landmarks, including the Rocky Glen waterfall and Sawmill Creek bluff overlook in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Greene Valley Forest Preserve offers a 190-foot (58 m) scenic overlook with views of the Chicago skyline. Hidden Lake Forest Preserve includes a 15-acre (6 ha) lake and a 10-acre (4 ha) pond.

Many forest preserves in the Westmont area, including Waterfall Glen and Greene Valley, permit dogs on their trails, typically requiring them to be on a leash. It is advisable to check specific preserve regulations before visiting.

Westmont is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 3,000 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.

Komoot offers several guides for Westmont, including Hiking around Westmont, Easy hikes around Westmont, Cycling around Westmont, Road Cycling Routes around Westmont, and Running Trails around Westmont.

Westmont provides numerous trails suitable for jogging and running, including the extensive networks within its forest preserves and the Illinois Prairie Path. These paths offer varied surfaces from paved to crushed limestone. The Running Trails around Westmont guide provides specific routes.

Westmont's trail system includes both paved and crushed-limestone paths. These diverse surfaces cater to various activities, from leisurely walks to more strenuous cycling and running. Rivers like Salt Creek also offer scenic routes.

For additional information regarding the Westmont area, the Village of Westmont can be contacted directly. Their official website is https://www.westmont.il.gov, and their phone number is 630-981-6200.