r/ChicagoOutdoors is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses nature, hiking, camping, parks, and illinois.
A subreddit dedicated to hiking, camping, nature, kayaking, biking, and all things outdoors within driving distance of Chicagoland.
Popular Themes in r/ChicagoOutdoors
#1
Solution Requests
: "What are your favorite outdoor activities within a day drive of Chicago?"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Suggestions for an October fun nature/outdoor weekend with kids?"
2 posts
#3
News
: "Forest Preserves of Cook County introduces a web map to help leaf peakers find fall foliage spots in the county"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ChicagoOutdoors
#1
Nature
: "Suggestions for an October fun Nature/outdoor weekend with kids?"
27 posts
#2
Hiking
23 posts
#3
Camping
21 posts
#4
Parks
16 posts
#5
Illinois
13 posts
#6
Outdoor
: "Outdoor groups in northern suburbs?"
10 posts
#7
Forest
8 posts
#8
Kayaking
: "Kayaking @ the Pine River in Huron Manistee. Did a little of the North County Trail too."
8 posts
#9
Biking
7 posts
#10
Trails
: "North Branch Trail or Des Plaines River Trail? What's your preference?"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/ChicagoOutdoors
Yearly
+893 members(19.5%)
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Last updated: September 14, 2026