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Hidden Lake Entrance
4.5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Lombard, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hidden Lake Entrance'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 Hidden Lake Entrance
beautiful park ❤️ when entering you can’t see all the beauty but the hidden lake is so worth a walk
Large nature preserve in Glen Ellen. A couple of big lakes in the park. Lots of birds and insects. I think most of the plants and trees are native to the land here. Not many benches to sit around. Walking tracks have soft gravel. Plenty of parking spots.
Nice park with simple trails and good fishing areas. A good place to bike, jog, walk, and walk a dog.
Great place to walk. It is a loop so you don’t see the same scenery in the way back.
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The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.org
- Phone+1 630-933-7683
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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