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Eggers Grove
4.5 ★★★★★ 665 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Eggers Grove'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.
Vibrant nature park featuring hiking paths, marshes, waterfowl, picnic spots & open spaces.
What runners say about Eggers Grove
“#Fpdcc #Fpcc Eggers Grove will ne BEAUTIFUL in the spring.”
“If you're quiet and lucky enough you'll have an excellent chance of seeing deer and other wildlife as the follow the path from Wolf Lake.”
In the mornings this place is very peaceful and the perfect setting for an exercise routine. I love riding my bicycle amd see the deers along the path, then, when I arrive to the lake front there I find swans and gooses. It's delightful!!
Eggers Grove is a bicycling path but it is walkable as well. The trail is long and very scenic.
The long term ecological restoration in the woodland is coming along beautifully! I've never seen so many jack-in-the-pulpits or mayapples before. We were there in the golden hour and looked west across to the bike path to see another family watching the seven deer in between us settle down for a rest.
Love walking the dogs here with my boyfriend! Saw a rare bird here too but I didn’t get a picture
Trail conditions & character
“If you're quiet and lucky enough you'll have an excellent chance of seeing deer and other wildlife as the follow the path from Wolf Lake.”
“You can spend the day having a family outing or picnic, or go on a nature walk with your dog or bike ride along the bike path.”
Plan your run at Eggers Grove
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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