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Jean McGraw Memorial Nature Center
4.1 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Kenosha, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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Confirmed from Jean McGraw Memorial Nature Center'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 Jean McGraw Memorial Nature Center
A very nice but small Nature Preserve in an area that is seeing increased construction. A small ( 3-4 vehicles max ), well-maintained parking area leads to a 1/4 mile wood-chip loop trail with several short spurs. One of these spurs lead to the Des Plaines River. Hunting, hiking and fishing are allowed.
Short trail off the side of the freeway. Just a nice place to walk around. You’ll hear the cars off the freeway though. If you were expecting more, there isn’t.
While small, this is a nice little preserve. The trail is flat and almost anyone could do the entire thing in 5 minutes. There is also a boat launch area and two trails to fishing spots. The biggest con is the noise from the nearby highway.
Short trail right off the frontage road. After days of rain, the wild mushrooms are abundant. Looking forward to returning during different seasons to see how nature evolves.
Trail conditions & character
“A small ( 3-4 vehicles max ), well-maintained parking area leads to a 1/4 mile wood-chip loop trail with several short spurs.”
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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.
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