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Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,111 Google reviews · Running trail in Lombard, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hidden Lake 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.
This tranquil destination features trees & ponds, plus kayaking, fishing, hiking & picnicking.
What runners say about Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
“The park is clean except for all the dog poop, the dog owners leave behind.”
“Beautiful forest preserve with two lake loop trails nestled against the Morton Arboretum and rt.”
“The second lake, Eagle lake, is much more wooded and shady but also has a gravel loop trail.”
Beautiful forest preserve with two lake loop trails nestled against the Morton Arboretum and rt. 53. This preserve features a big open lake, Round Meadow Lake, with a trail that loops around. The area is open for great views and easy fishing access. Trail is gravel and very level and well maintained.
The trail around Eagle is beautiful, has a really cool bridge and has lots of shade. Not particularly long (1 mile) but worth the trip. The (0.9 mile) trail around Round Meadow Lake is also beautiful but if you go during the day bring a hat! Lots of sun with very little shade.
Beautiful trail that loops around two lakes. Awesome lake views and scenery. Despite the road noise due to being really close to Route 53, the preserve is beautiful and pristine.
Fun walk and nice shirt paths. Great place for doing under 2 miles. Or you can loop both sides and get a little over 3 miles.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful forest preserve with two lake loop trails nestled against the Morton Arboretum and rt.”
“The second lake, Eagle lake, is much more wooded and shady but also has a gravel loop trail.”
“Trail is gravel and very level and well maintained.”
“Like I said, not a lot of tree cover so bring water and a water bowl for your dog.”
“Beautiful forest preserve with two lake loop trails nestled against the Morton Arboretum and rt.”
Plan your run at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.com
- Phone(630) 933-7248
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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