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Baker Woods Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Minooka, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Baker Woods Forest Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Baker Woods Forest Preserve
“Beautiful forest preserve with a hiking trail that goes along Aux Sable Creek.”
Awesome little out of the way park. Looks like nobody goes here often. Very green and over grown. Make sure to bring bug spray. Lol. There is a trail that follows the creek. It's very pretty here an I recommend stopping by on your drive.
Secret little place off of Route 52 and it's beautiful!!! Stumbled across this gem the other day and was glad I did😁 it has a picnic area and then a trail leading into a grassy path! Right off the river...great spot for pictures! Will definitely go back!
Just a little pretty place. Not a long trail, as it hits up against private property, but it is ok for a few pics and enjoying nature.
Not many trails, but there's a pokemon gym by the entrance, so thats nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful forest preserve with a hiking trail that goes along Aux Sable Creek.”
“The small parking lot is located right off 52, and it's really easy to miss!”
Plan your run at Baker Woods Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemap-gallery.kendallcountyil.gov
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