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Buffalo Creek Reservoir
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Long Grove, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Buffalo Creek Reservoir'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.
What runners say about Buffalo Creek Reservoir
“Beautiful scenery, gravel road with bridges, the mile goes really quickly.”
“It was quiet, clean, and the trails were easy to follow.”
Super nice walk. Beautiful scenery, gravel road with bridges, the mile goes really quickly.
I had a wonderful time at this forest preserve. It was quiet, clean, and the trails were easy to follow. The natural scenery made for a relaxing walk, and it was the perfect place to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. I would definitely visit again.
There are many preserves in the area. This one is quite open with nice views all around to see both birds and flora. Just a very pleasant walk.
Trail conditions & character
“This one is quite open with nice views all around to see both birds and flora.”
“It was quiet, clean, and the trails were easy to follow.”
Plan your run at Buffalo Creek Reservoir
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.
- Websitelcfpd.org
- Phone+1 847-850-2100
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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