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Kieselburg Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Roscoe, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kieselburg 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.
Wooded preserve offering picnic areas, a soccer field, and trails for hiking and remote-controlled aircraft flying.
What runners say about Kieselburg Forest Preserve
“Preserve appears to be well kept, and I take my dogs there pretty much year around”
“It looks like trees line the entire way to the shelter, but it clears to a beautiful lawn.”
“Tucked away in Winnebago County, it offers serene trails perfect for a peaceful hike, while its open skies make it a hotspot for model airplane flying.”
Beautiful place. Sometimes I'm a little creeped out though because it seems like the back parking lot usually has a lone van parked there with the engine running and someone inside. I usually tell a family member where I'm going before I hike here or have them watch me on google maps.
Beauty of a Forest Preserve with natural elements, yet mowed grass trails! Extremely nice for pets!
🐝🫎🦋🌳 Kieselburg Forest Preserve in northern Illinois is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists alike! Tucked away in Winnebago County, it offers serene trails perfect for a peaceful hike, while its open skies make it a hotspot for model airplane flying.
Lovely place for walking and picnicking. Couple loops will give 4 miles of walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Be careful with the coyotes in this area and most if you have small dogs, there’s no poop bags so make sure to brings yours”
“It looks like trees line the entire way to the shelter, but it clears to a beautiful lawn.”
“Sometimes I'm a little creeped out though because it seems like the back parking lot usually has a lone van parked there with the engine running and someone inside.”
“It's usually a pretty packed place in the evenings with the soccer field but there is another pavilion farther up the hill that you can usually get to that's a lot quieter.”
“Tucked away in Winnebago County, it offers serene trails perfect for a peaceful hike, while its open skies make it a hotspot for model airplane flying.”
Plan your run at Kieselburg Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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