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Harlem Hills Nature Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Loves Park, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Harlem Hills Nature Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Harlem Hills Nature Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

One of my favorite wildflower walks! There was alot to see and alot starting to bloom. I'll have to revisit soon to see the summer prairie!

★★★★★ — Kelli , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Plan your run at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.

Where to find Harlem Hills Nature Preserve

4979 Flora Dr, Loves Park, IL 61111

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Parks for both small & large dogs are available at this recreation spot with trails & a playground.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.