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Crow Island Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Winnetka, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Crow Island Woods' 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.
Woodsy outdoor area featuring hiking trails and the 1837 Schmidt-Burnham Log House of the Winnetka Historical Society.
What runners say about Crow Island Woods
“A well-maintained, quiet, beautiful wooded park that provides an opportunity for recreation, reflection, and education.”
“A well-maintained, quiet, beautiful wooded park that provides an opportunity for recreation, reflection, and education.”
Beautiful and well kept park. Space to run and play, picnic tables, and the lovely loghouse which is a fun place for photos or to walk through and visit on Sunday.
A slice of heaven! A well-maintained, quiet, beautiful wooded park that provides an opportunity for recreation, reflection, and education. Check it out!
This park is easy to miss, but has a cozy picnic area and short nature trail. There is also a historic building that you can tour on certain days.
Beautiful rustic park in local neighborhood with nice walking path and Indian tree circle
Trail conditions & character
“A well-maintained, quiet, beautiful wooded park that provides an opportunity for recreation, reflection, and education.”
Plan your run at Crow Island Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewinpark.org
- Phone+1 847-501-2040
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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