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Busse Forest Main (South) Dam
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk Grove Village, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Busse Forest Main (South) Dam'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.
Nature preserve providing a space for activities such as biking, fishing, picnicking, and kayaking.
What runners say about Busse Forest Main (South) Dam
“So many memories and such a beautiful serene spot with nice shade if you need it because my husband burns … OUR TREE…GONE FOREVER 😢”
This is my HAPPY PLACE! I bike, kayak hang out on Sundays grilling with my husband and have celebrated many Father’s Days there. Sadly, the nature is governed and controlled by those who run the preserves.
Awesome fishing spot. Great hiking and riding spot too. If you like photography this is the place
Very nice trail for hiking, not too crowded, forest looks really beautiful in Autumn colors
Beautiful magnificent facilities Friendly people Open spaces biking and walking
Trail conditions & character
“So many memories and such a beautiful serene spot with nice shade if you need it because my husband burns … OUR TREE…GONE FOREVER 😢”
“So many memories and such a beautiful serene spot with nice shade if you need it because my husband burns … OUR TREE…GONE FOREVER 😢”
Plan your run at Busse Forest Main (South) Dam
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.
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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