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Cal Sag Trail Alsip, Ill

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Alsip, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cal Sag Trail Alsip, Ill'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.

PavedStroller / ADAQuiet

Park featuring paved and kid-friendly trails.

What runners say about Cal Sag Trail Alsip, Ill

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (87 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Great for bike training and going fast great time very clean road”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Really peaceful Met a really good person Wlcm me to this park n it was my first time❤😊😊😊thnks u handsome!”

Such a fantastic place to walk, run or bike. Links up with other trails as a bonus.

★★★★★ — Alex , Jun 2018

Maintained well. Great bike riding trail. Can get busy at times, especially around Lake Katherine. More open with less stops the farther west you go. Cool waterfall feature east of Harlem Ave.

★★★★★ — Pj , Jul 2021

As of 6/17 its 13 paved miles long and when finished it will be over 20 , it connects to the I&M canal trail ( 90 miles long ) and it's all trail with street crossings

★★★★★ — Jeff , Jun 2017

I absolutely Love this trail, I can't wait until they finish the East Crestwood leg. I wrote a big portion of my current book along this trail.

★★★★★ — Dee , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 87 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“As of 6/17 its 13 paved miles long and when finished it will be over 20 , it connects to the I&M canal trail ( 90 miles long ) and it's all trail with street crossings”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Really peaceful Met a really good person Wlcm me to this park n it was my first time❤😊😊😊thnks u handsome!”

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Plan your run at Cal Sag Trail Alsip, Ill

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cal Sag Trail Alsip, Ill

Alsip, Illinois

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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.