The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park features over 300 acres of exciting and challenging terrain for visitors to enjoy. The park is open dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, trucks, and SUVS. This ride follows trail #1 which completes a loop throughout the park and connects to other shorter trails. The park has its own set of rules and regulations that must be followed so be sure to check the website before entering to make sure you meet the vehicle criteria and requirements. Difficulty will vary depending on the trails and areas of the park you explore. Fees are charged per person and range between $10-$25 per person.

Wolf Creek State Park is situated on the eastern shoreline of Lake Shelbyville and offers an excellent setting for recreation, including snowmobiling, in east central Illinois. The park allows snowmobiling on 16 miles of equestrian trails. The trail travels through a mixture of open meadows and dense forest. The terrain does feature some rolling hills but there are no major climbs or steeps descents. The trails are open between 7:30 am and 10:00 pm during the winter. For more information contact the state park directly.

River Road Rally Park is a privately-owned off-roading venue in McHenry that offers SUVs and trucks the opportunity to test out some fun and challenging obstacles. The park is open only during specific days and times of the day so check the website for operating hours. There is a fee to enter and price will vary depending on the type of pass needed. The park has a set of rules and regulations for patrons entering the venue so be sure to check the website beforehand to make sure you are able to comply and enter the park.

Grant Woods Preserve is a scenic nature preserve in Lake County that offers all types of opportunities for recreation including snowmobiling. The preserve offers almost 5 miles of trails for snowmobiles to utilize. The trails are flat with no no major obstacles or avalanche hazard. The trails are only open for riding if there is at least a 4-inch snow base. The trails are open between December 10th and March 31st regardless of how much snow is on the ground.

The Hebron Trail follows an old railroad corridor and runs for approximately 7 miles between the North Branch Conservation area near Richmond to Church Street in Hebron. The trail travels through flat, rural countryside of northern Illinois and offers a peaceful ride with no avalanche risks or hazards. Contact the McHenry County Conservation District for updates on riding conditions.

Williams Hill Pass is a family-friendly off-roading destination situated in southern Illinois that offers multiple trails spread over 226 acres for visitors to enjoy. The trails vary in difficulty and length and can accommodate ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. The Big Buck Hollow trail is rated as an easy trail that is suitable for riders of all skill levels. It explores the terrain in the eastern part of the park and features lots of twists and turns. While this trail is easy, there are more challenging trails located within the park. A daily entrance fee is required and will vary in price depending on whether you are a driver or rider and your age. There are also camping and lodging options available at Williams Hill Pass as well. Contact the park directly by phone or online for rates and reservation information.

The Hennepin Canal Trail is the longest snowmobile trail in the whole state of Illinois and offers 91 miles of towpath for snowmobiles to explore. This ride follows the section between Colona and Bureau Junction. The trail is open for snowmobiling when there is at least 4 inches of snow base and 6 inches of frost in the ground. The trail status can be obtained by calling the visitor center at 815-454-2328 for a recorded message and the trail status will also be posted on Facebook. The trail is mostly flat with only small changes in elevation and no major hazards or avalanche risk.

Lakewood Forest Preserve is the largest nature preserve in Lake County and it offers all types of opportunities for recreation including snowmobiling. The preserve offers almost 6 miles of trails for snowmobiles to utilize. The trails are flat with no no major obstacles or avalanche hazards. The trails are only open for riding if there is at least a 4-inch snow base. The trails are open between December 10th and March 31st regardless of how much snow is on the ground. Check with Lake County to inquire about current riding conditions.

The Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway is a scenic nature preserve in Lake County that offers excellent opportunities for recreation including snowmobiling. The preserve offers 8 miles of trails for snowmobiles to utilize. The trails are flat with no no major obstacles or avalanche hazards. Riding is only allowed there is at least a 4-inch snow base. The trails are open between December 10th and March 31st regardless of how much snow is on the ground.

The Great Western Trail runs for 17 miles along an abandoned railroad line and offers a scenic, easy snowmobile adventure through rural countryside west of Chicago. The trail is open for snowmobiling when there is a minimum of 4 inches of snow on the ground. The trail is very flat and presents no major hazards or avalanche danger. For current trail and riding conditions contact the Kane County or local snowmobiling clubs.