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Glenwood Woods-North
4.2 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Glenwood, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Glenwood Woods-North'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.
What runners say about Glenwood Woods-North
A friend of mine and I walk the bike trail here and we love it! It's serene and the trees provide a nice amount of shade along the path from the sun. Others seem to enjoy their walk and rides on their bikes as well.
It's Great it's all part of the Lansing woods trail that leads to Sauk lake
like this trail with a little bit of everything climbing turns wildlife
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet forest preserve with a very nice paved trail that runs through.”
Plan your run at Glenwood Woods-North
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
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