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Kloempken Prairie
4.6 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Des Plaines, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Kloempken Prairie'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.
Forest & prairie refuge offering a range of native trees, trails & wildlife viewing, plus parking.
What runners say about Kloempken Prairie
“We so appreciate the volunteers who work hard year round to keep this place beautiful for our walks.”
We so appreciate the volunteers who work hard year round to keep this place beautiful for our walks.
Excellent outdoors 👍 great for walking, running, bicycling in all types of weather - remember to apply bug spray to avoid bites. Occasional sightings of local forest animals (deer) is wonderful 🤗🐇
Walking to Oakton College to see A Streetcar Named Desire and we had to go through Prairie. I bet you'll be quite beautiful in the summer
Trail conditions & character
“We so appreciate the volunteers who work hard year round to keep this place beautiful for our walks.”
Plan your run at Kloempken Prairie
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone+1 800-870-3666
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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