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Glenwood Woods-South
4 ★★★★☆ 43 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-South'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.
A large, forested nature preserve, featuring lakes, trails & areas for picnicking.
What runners say about Glenwood Woods-South
In terms of biking the long straight path that goes through this Woods is not very exciting, but it does connect with some much larger trail systems. In terms of unpaved trails, there are a few that go through here and they can be very interesting to walk.
If you're into biking walking or taking the pups out this is worth the trip. PLEASE BEWARE (as I'm writing this in March 2024)the ticks are out so just check your pets before leaving.
It is a bit urban for my personal taste in parks but a pleasant pleasant place to walk, run or cycle nonetheless. The main trail is paved.
It is a bike trail. Very wooded very shaded little fun nice smooth road you can go fast
Trail conditions & character
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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(708) 753-2438
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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