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Kickapoo Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverdale, Illinois · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Kickapoo 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.

Paved1 miDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park popular for cycling, hiking and dog-walking, plus trail runs and strolls.

What runners say about Kickapoo Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (144 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“I Love this place it's always clean and I can connect with Nature there and I just Love the Deer that come out and graze ,,,!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Just a beautiful place to relax after A Hard Day's Work open open space green grass also has a walking trail peaceful”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Just a beautiful place to relax after A Hard Day's Work open open space green grass also has a walking trail peaceful”

Under rated and under used. We had the boat / canoe launch all to ourselves. You should try out the trails too! Biking and hiking wasn't crowded.

★★★★☆ — Claudia , Jul 2022

Nice clean quiet place to get a 1mile once around walk in,, bike ride,dog walk with poop disposals,,Please Use Them,Spot a Deer or more,Bat Roost,Park Forest Security on duty from time to time,,Great Place,,well kept,,I Love It,,💞

★★★★★ — Rell , May 2021

This area is really nice, lots of wildlife! There are a few bats you can see at night, along with coyotes and deer. It’s a great place to walk and enjoy nature in the city.

★★★★★ — Justina , Aug 2024

Removed a lot of Bush and trees. So running and/or walking the 2 mile trail is not so secluded. Ample off street parking.

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 144 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Just a beautiful place to relax after A Hard Day's Work open open space green grass also has a walking trail peaceful”

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🚻 Restrooms

“We had the gazebo, portable toilet close by, clean, quiet, plenty of space to roam ,set up, play games”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Ample off street parking.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Kickapoo Woods

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Distance1 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 9 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 9 am–9:30 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 Kickapoo Woods

Riverdale, Illinois

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Running trails near Riverdale

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Memorial Park

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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.