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Bartlett Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Bartlett, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bartlett Nature Center's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
Educational center for kids to learn about local creatures along with hiking trails.
What runners say about Bartlett Nature Center
“Lots of fun for kids and adults of all ages.”
Very kid friendly. They offer many classes. Lots of trails to wander outside and look for wildlife.
Beautiful, contemporary Nature Center with great exhibits indoors. Also extremely knowledgeable & friendly staff. Great chatting with Emily (very helpful) about taxidermied birds & animals on display. Especially delighted to see a ruffed grouse, snowy owl & long-eared owl up close. (& more, of course.
Can't say enough about the amazing staff and awesome grounds of the Bartlett Nature Center. I only wish it was closer to my home! Andy and his staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure our group of 100+ had a wonderful time.
My cub scout pack held our spring overnighter at the nature center this past weekend; our parents and leaders were quite impressed with the facility and program!
Plan your run at Bartlett Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitebartlettnaturecenter.org
- Phone(847) 608-3120
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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