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Kilbourne Road DPRT Trail Access

4.7 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Gurnee, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kilbourne Road DPRT Trail Access' 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.

Trailhead parking

What runners say about Kilbourne Road DPRT Trail Access

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Driving up from the south, I think this is an ideal parking spot for exploring the northern portion of the Des Plaines River Trail because it is just off US 41. There isn't much here, just a small parking lot and a couple of picnicking tables, but it serves its purpose well.

★★★★☆ — David , Dec 2017

Parked and walked north on the trail. Beautiful walk, took the camera along for photo opps of the kids.

★★★★★ — Biology , Oct 2022

Pretty nice trail actually, you could definitely spend the entire day here. People are very respectful and there’s so much space you can walk for 2 hours and not see anyone but nature. A+ all the way, highly recommend even in the winter!

★★★★★ — Alex , Dec 2025

Very nice place to walk near water. However there are electrical posts out there you can hear buzzing in parts of the walk. Very bike friendly and depending on the time of yr may want to watch out for flooding on the roads.

★★★★★ — Kia , Jun 2026

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Driving up from the south, I think this is an ideal parking spot for exploring the northern portion of the Des Plaines River Trail because it is just off US 41.”

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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
  • Websitelcfpd.org
  • Phone(847) 367-6640

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–8:24 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–8:24 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–8:24 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–8:24 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–8:24 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–8:24 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–8:24 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 Kilbourne Road DPRT Trail Access

Gurnee, Illinois

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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.