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Forest Preserves of Cook County
4.7 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Niles, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of 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 Forest Preserves of Cook County
“Wonderful beautiful we had a nice time nice weather people should make a little time to go for a little walk to the park it helps your body and your mind”
“So peaceful and beautiful.”
I love coming to this forest Preserve off of Oakton Street. You have to turn right at the light and than a right at the Mimi Woods Entrance. This Preserve has very nice senic views and you will see many wild life even on the trail. A great place for familys to bod with little ones. Everyone is super safe.
Wonderful walk on the North Branch Trail. Everything is growing. Felt like I was on a prairie or african savana with tall grasses. Love the relaxing feeling of walking the trail. Great stewardship of nature!
A refreshing escape from suburbia. Paths are clear but signage is sparse. Take a picture of the map when you start in order to know where you are going. Bring a camera. Facilities available at the beginning but not on the trail.
I love the various parks and trails of the forest preserve. Gives me a little break from the craziness of regular life and lets me relax with nature or get a nice run in for a workout.
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful beautiful we had a nice time nice weather people should make a little time to go for a little walk to the park it helps your body and your mind”
Plan your run at 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
Running trails near Niles
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Miami Woods
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St. Paul Woods
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Brooks (Oscar) Park
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This site features a rec center with fitness programs, horseshoe pits, tennis courts & ball fields.
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve
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Forest preserve with prairie & groves offering hiking & biking paths plus scattered picnic tables.
Linne Woods
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Scenic nature preserve offering wooded jogging, biking & equestrian trails, plus picnic areas.
Caldwell Woods (Forest Preserves of Cook County)
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Cook County park offering a trail for walking and biking, plus a picnic area.