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East Branch Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 509 Google reviews · Running trail in Lombard, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from East Branch 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.
This natural resource features 525 acres of wetlands, plus areas for fishing, picnicking & dogs.
What runners say about East Branch Forest Preserve
“In the winter time it's tranquil quiet and just played beautiful you won't be disappointed”
“Such a great place, a picnic, fishing, walk your dog, or just a walk with beauty, peace & quiet”
“My dog loves this place and I like that there are walking paths so he won't get overwhelmed with too many doggy friends all at once.”
It's a off lease dog park, approximately 60 acres, no fence 3-4 swimming ponds, more a forest preserve for the dogs. Plenty of room for large to run. It's where I get my peace of mind and my dog gets hers. We love it. There are deer, coyote , American eagle. Watch you smaller dogs. There the bravest.
Can't say enough about this preserve. Very open, great crushed limestone pathways with lots of smaller natural trails for the dogs to explore. 2 areas for playing near water or in the water.
Place to connect with nature and watch happy dogs run off-leash. Simple yet beautiful scenery all year round.
Such a huge place to walk your dog off leash. There's also a bunch of spots where the dogs can swim!
Trail conditions & character
“My dog loves this place and I like that there are walking paths so he won't get overwhelmed with too many doggy friends all at once.”
“In the winter time it's tranquil quiet and just played beautiful you won't be disappointed”
“Such a great place, a picnic, fishing, walk your dog, or just a walk with beauty, peace & quiet”
“Parking lot is like a rest stop but they usually keep it clean.”
Plan your run at East Branch Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.org
- Phone(630) 933-7200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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