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Buffalo Woods-Central

4.3 ★★★★☆ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Hickory Hills, Illinois · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Buffalo Woods-Central'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.

Buffalo Woods-Central — running trail in Hickory Hills, IL, photo 1
Dog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Buffalo Woods-Central

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Quiet and very nice place for family pick,, joga or relax . This area is connected to the horse trail.

★★★★★ — Darek , Jun 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Buffalo Woods-Central

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitefpdcc.com
  • Phone+1 800-870-3666
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Buffalo Woods-Central

S Kean Ave, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

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Running trails near Hickory Hills

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Willow Springs Woods

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Natural surfaceScenic

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.