Home › Illinois › Sugar Grove › Hannaford Woods/Nickels Farm Forest Preserve
Hannaford Woods/Nickels Farm Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Sugar Grove, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hannaford Woods/Nickels Farm 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.
What runners say about Hannaford Woods/Nickels Farm Forest Preserve
Nice trail branching off the Gillman trail, well maintained. Good mix of beautiful mature trees and open area. Good for a quick hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Loads of mowed grass and gravel trails.”
Plan your run at Hannaford Woods/Nickels Farm Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- 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.
- Websitekaneforest.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Running trails near Sugar Grove
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Trails and paths crisscross this wooded park with a pavilion and picnic tables.
Aurora West Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
715-acre park of prairie, marsh & woodland with a multi-purpose trail & a model airplane field.
West Main Community and Bark Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
Spacious, dog-friendly park featuring a baseball field, a disc golf course, swimming holes and agility facilities.
