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Big Bear Lake
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Vernon Hills, 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 Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake
“The paradise of Vernon Hills… Illinois Beautiful nature in every season … great park for running, dog walking and yoga …”
“The paradise of Vernon Hills… Illinois Beautiful nature in every season … great park for running, dog walking and yoga …”
The paradise of Vernon Hills… Illinois Beautiful nature in every season … great park for running, dog walking and yoga …
This is my favorite place to walk at lunch. The path is nice, there is beautiful scenery and it’s not too busy. There are several playgrounds on the path in addition to a fitness course that has various pieces of equipment to perform exercises.
Great place for a walk with several places to stop and enjoy the lake view.
Trail conditions & character
“The paradise of Vernon Hills… Illinois Beautiful nature in every season … great park for running, dog walking and yoga …”
Plan your run at Big Bear Lake
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.
- Websiteboatinglakecounty.com
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