Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hidden Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hidden Valley and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hidden Valley
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hidden Valley:
- 42.169192, -88.057020
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hidden Valley
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Lake County
- Since Hidden Valley is near Cook County and also Kane County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- eBird sighting report for Kane County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hidden Valley ...
We found 29 communities that share the name Hidden Valley.
There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Hidden Valley.
Beyond Illinois, we know of another 28 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 28 communities, 28 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Illinois ...
- Will County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Will County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the south of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Hidden Valley.
- Will County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Coosa County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Coosa County and lies 639 miles [1,028.4 km]<1> to the south of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Hidden Valley.
- Arkansas
- Sharp County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Sharp County and lies 446 miles [717.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sharp County community of Hidden Valley.
- California
- El Dorado County
- This Hidden Valley is located in El Dorado County and lies 1,741 miles [2,801.9 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Hidden Valley.
- Placer County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Placer County and lies 1,743 miles [2,805.1 km] to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Hidden Valley.
- Colorado
- Jefferson County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 915 miles [1,472.5 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hidden Valley.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hidden Valley.
- Georgia
- Floyd County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Floyd County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Hidden Valley.
- Henry County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Henry County and lies 628 miles [1,010.7 km] to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hidden Valley.
- Indiana
- Dearborn County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Dearborn County and lies 267 miles [429.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Hidden Valley.
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Calvert County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Hidden Valley.
- Carroll County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km] to the east southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hidden Valley.
- Charles County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Charles County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km] to the east southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Hidden Valley.
- Harford County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Harford County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km] to the east southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Hidden Valley.
- Minnesota
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Hidden Valley [Washington County].
- Nevada
- Washoe County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Washoe County and lies 1,654 miles [2,661.9 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Hidden Valley.
- North Carolina
- Gaston County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Gaston County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gaston County community of Hidden Valley.
- Lee County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Lee County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Hidden Valley.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km] to the southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hidden Valley.
- Transylvania County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Transylvania County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km] to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Transylvania County community of Hidden Valley.
- Ontario
- This Hidden Valley lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Montgomery County and lies 673 miles [1,083.1 km]<1> to the east of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hidden Valley.
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Bradley County and lies 509 miles [819.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Hidden Valley.
- Knox County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Knox County and lies 479 miles [770.9 km] to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Hidden Valley.
- Roane County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Roane County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km] to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Hidden Valley.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Harris County and lies 940 miles [1,512.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Hidden Valley.
- Vermont
- Bennington County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Bennington County and lies 756 miles [1,216.7 km]<1> to the east of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennington County community of Hidden Valley.
- Virginia
- Roanoke County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Roanoke County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Hidden Valley.
- West Virginia
- Wayne County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Wayne County and lies 391 miles [629.3 km]<1> to the southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Hidden Valley.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hidden Valley ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Beaver Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek is located in Lake County
- Bishops Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishops Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Ridge
- Bishops Ridge is located in Lake County
- Cedar Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
- Cedar Creek is located in Lake County
- Chapel Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Lake County
- Deer Chase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Chase
- Deer Chase is located in Lake County
- Deer Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Deer Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
- Deer Park is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,199 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <4>
- Forest Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lake is located in Lake County
- Herons Crossing
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herons Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herons Crossing
- Herons Crossing is located in Lake County
- Hickory Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hickory Hills is located in Lake County
- Hidden Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
- Hidden Lake is located in Cook County
- Lake Zurich
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Zurich have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Zurich
- Lake Zurich is located in Lake County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 19,760 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Zurich <4>
- Continue List (13 more) ...
- Long Grove Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Grove Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Grove Valley
- Long Grove Valley is located in Lake County
- Meadowridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowridge
- Meadowridge is located in Lake County
- Park Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Pepper Tree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper Tree
- Pepper Tree is located in Cook County
- Ponds
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Prairie Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Creek
- Prairie Creek is located in Lake County
- Quail Run
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Quentin Corners
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quentin Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quentin Corners
- Quentin Corners is located in Lake County
- Ravens Wing
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravens Wing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravens Wing
- Ravens Wing is located in Lake County
- Squires
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Staples Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples Corner
- Staples Corner is located in Cook County
- Tall Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Tall Trees
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Trees have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Trees
- Tall Trees is located in Lake County
- Long Grove Valley
How Far From Hidden Valley to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hidden Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hidden Valley and extending to:
- Waukegan, which is the Seat of Lake County, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hidden Valley to Waukegan, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 184 miles [296.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 620 miles [997.8 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,184 miles [9,952.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,924 miles [11,143.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,809 miles [7,739.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hidden Valley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lake County: www.co.lake.il.us
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hidden Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hidden Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1692, Longitude: -88.0570 In this case, the coordinates for Hidden Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hidden Valley could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hidden Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.716 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.693 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.693 degrees. |