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Hickory Hills Woods

4.1 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Hickory Hills, Illinois · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Hickory Hills Woods' 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.

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Dog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

What runners say about Hickory Hills Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (35 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Convienent location.you can walk through the woods or walk to shopping also right off 95th St.

★★★★☆ — Kenneth , Sep 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 35 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

 🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions 
“Peacful and quiet i love parking and eating lunch there”
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 🐕 Dog-friendly  
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 ♿ Stroller / ADA accessible  
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Plan your run at Hickory Hills Woods

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
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 — 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

Hours

Monday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sunday	6:30 AM–6:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hickory Hills Woods

9546 Flamingo Terrace, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

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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.