HomeIllinoisElgin › Burnidge Woods Park

Burnidge Woods Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Elgin, 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 Burnidge Woods Park 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 Burnidge Woods Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

If you live in century oaks, this is a great little local romp to go on with your kids as it makes for a perfect post dinnertime walk. If you don't live near however, the short length isn't really worth the trip. The path is clear, yet varied enough to not be boring.

★★★★☆ — Patrick , Jul 2017

It's about a half mile, path, quite and peaceful but wear bug spray this year

★★★★★ — Mary , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Plan your run at Burnidge Woods Park

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.
  • Websiteelginparks.org
  • Phone(847) 931-6100

Where to find Burnidge Woods Park

2050 Banks Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

Get directions

Running trails near Elgin

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

Eagle/Burnidge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Elgin, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly, grassy park, featuring picnic tables, walking trails, a playground and a pond.

1.4 miles away

Jelke Creek Bird Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 234 reviews

Dundee Township, IL

Scenic

Nature preserve offering picnic areas, hiking trails, and opportunities for bird watching and geocaching.

1.5 miles away

Tyler Creek Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 254 reviews

Elgin, IL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

City oasis on a creek with forested slopes, hiking & biking trails & a large picnic shelter.

1.7 miles away

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Elgin, IL

67-acre nature center with trails, meadows & ponds for hiking & wildlife-watching any time of year.

2.2 miles away

Walton Island Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Elgin, IL

Scenic

Landscaped fishing spot featuring a gazebo and a flag sculpture, plus two pedestrian bridge access points.

2.8 miles away

Voyageur Landing Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

Elgin, IL

ScenicDog-friendly

Protected area by the river with picnic tables, known as a boating & fishing destination.

2.9 miles away

All running trails in Elgin, IL →

Nearby towns

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.