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Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 653 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Brook, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Loop distance
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- Shade
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- Access
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Confirmed from Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center'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.
Nature education center featuring a woolly mammoth skeleton, microscopes, and spotting scopes.
What runners say about Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
“Indoor facilitie are clean and offer animals in tanks A large mammoth Skeleton and giant bird nest Great place.”
“Most scenic, peaceful, serene and colorful place to visit especially in the Fall.”
“Most scenic, peaceful, serene and colorful place to visit especially in the Fall.”
These photos were taken July 2022, almost a year ago. I haven’t been back recently, but definitely a serene place. Been here more than once. It has a beautiful path to walk, run, bicycle. The scenic view is meditative. I’ve only gone in the mornings before 10am. I’ve never seen what looks to be a restaurant open.
Beautiful forest preserve for wedding photos. The Flat bridge was a nice location surrounded by a few paths for a variety of photos backdrops in a short distance from the parking lot. keep in mind a photo permit is required for photos in all dupage county forest preserves.
I like the path options so you can walk as long/ far as you want and you can walk in a loop so you don't have to turn around to get back to the parking lot. Just the right amount of shade and sun for a comfortable walk on a warm day. Watch for the wildlife!
Love the walking paths here! We saw so much - multiple egrets, deer, lots of colorful birds, etc. There's a lot to see here and the paths are kept up very well. Will definitely come back in the future.
Trail conditions & character
“I went there 3 times and I liked it and it was very interesting and good trails to hike on and a waterfall to look at and with a museum.”
“The restrooms aren’t bad for a public outdoor restroom.”
“I like the path options so you can walk as long/ far as you want and you can walk in a loop so you don't have to turn around to get back to the parking lot.”
“I like the path options so you can walk as long/ far as you want and you can walk in a loop so you don't have to turn around to get back to the parking lot.”
“Most scenic, peaceful, serene and colorful place to visit especially in the Fall.”
“The Flat bridge was a nice location surrounded by a few paths for a variety of photos backdrops in a short distance from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.org
- Phone+1 630-850-8110
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4 pm |
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