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Bunker Hill Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,135 Google reviews · Running trail in Niles, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bunker Hill Forest Preserve'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.
Forest preserve with prairie & groves offering hiking & biking paths plus scattered picnic tables.
What runners say about Bunker Hill Forest Preserve
“Also, their restroom facilitates were both OPEN and CLEAN (unlike many of Chicago's right now).”
“There’s a beautiful bike trail that runs from Superdawg all the way to the botanical gardens.”
Had visited Grove 7 near Hart Rd. Place was clean and ready for the event. We had a large opening for kids to use up and a bathroom nearby. Some other groves, you do have to walk. Definitely would reserve the same place again. Thanks FP.
When you need a tree to lean on or cry on go to Bunker Hill Forest. You'll be in awe, feeling hopeful and frightened when you realize that you too are like the forest; changing, diminishing, dying, falling apart ever so gracefully.
A very nice place for family walk, picnic, taking your dog for a walk, bicycling, jogging, running and other small group events. We went on twinter time, so mo green beauty, but summer shall be full of greenery. You can trails of deers and other animals. A great place for kidsbto learn about the nature too.
If you're a nature lover then take an off-shoot trail down to the river. Even though it's muddy in the fall, you get to see so much more and avoid all the loud, aggro, and possessive folks who are attracted to pavement instead of Earth.
Trail conditions & character
“The path runs for miles through forest preserve, but ar Bunker Hill you can also find picnik tables, restrooms and grounds to have small gatherings, play games, etc.”
“The path runs for miles through forest preserve, but ar Bunker Hill you can also find picnik tables, restrooms and grounds to have small gatherings, play games, etc.”
“You can ride a bike you can walk you can make some food you can play game with your friends ✔ easy and free parking ✔ one world "great ✔ I added too many photos.”
“Even though it's muddy in the fall, you get to see so much more and avoid all the loud, aggro, and possessive folks who are attracted to pavement instead of Earth.”
Plan your run at Bunker Hill Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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