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Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest South (Forest Preserves of Cook County)
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Palos Heights, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest South (Forest Preserves of Cook County) yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest South (Forest Preserves of Cook County)
This park is clean. It's a great spot for a picnic or family event. There is an open field which is great if you want to play a sport or walk your dog. There is plenty of parking. There are no trails or bike paths at this park. However, there are trails in the area down the street. This park does not have a playground.
Not a large forest preserve but it has a covered picnic area and nature trails in the forest.
Plan your run at Elizabeth A. Conkey Forest South (Forest Preserves of Cook County)
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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+1 800-870-3666
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