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Grant Woods Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 542 Google reviews · Running trail in Ingleside, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Grant Woods Forest Preserve'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.
Natural preserve featuring native plants & wildlife, with multiuse gravel trails & a canoe launch.
What runners say about Grant Woods Forest Preserve
“Trail was very nice and even, super clean,very quiet, bathroom, can't remember if I saw a drinking fountain or not.”
“Beautiful park to get out in and get some fresh air.”
“Trail was very nice and even, super clean,very quiet, bathroom, can't remember if I saw a drinking fountain or not.”
Always enjoy going here when I'm looking to take a nice hike or even just have a good spot to relax a while. Usually quite quiet, lots of contrast between open area and wooded areas, generally quite clean and kept.
Every summer my boyfriend and I try to visit as many forest preserves as we can just so we can stay active and not be bored out of our minds. While he was at work he stumbles upon this forest preserve... He excitedly called me to let me know he had found a new spot.
5+ miles of trails if you do both the north and south loops, which do connect. Some parts of the trail is shaded, but a good amount is not.
Beautiful area to walk mini connecting trails now but it seems to be attracting some shady characters that just sit in their cars the same doesn't cars doing the same thing day in and day out usually older guys driving around in circles or just sitting there staring out their windows kind of weird I've been coming…
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park to get out in and get some fresh air.”
“Trail was very nice and even, super clean,very quiet, bathroom, can't remember if I saw a drinking fountain or not.”
“I love taking my dog here for a walk to keep the trails nice and clean and I haven't got bit by mosquitoes yet”
“Trail was very nice and even, super clean,very quiet, bathroom, can't remember if I saw a drinking fountain or not.”
“Usually quite quiet, lots of contrast between open area and wooded areas, generally quite clean and kept.”
“Lots of people bring dogs and or strollers to walk around the trail.”
“Trail was very nice and even, super clean,very quiet, bathroom, can't remember if I saw a drinking fountain or not.”
Plan your run at Grant Woods Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — 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.
- Websitelcfpd.org
- Phone+1 847-367-6640
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