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Lake Becerra
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale Heights, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lake Becerra yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Lake Becerra
Beautiful neighborhood lake. Clean, lots of wildlife, subtle parking, free book library, decent fishing. Caught a couple catfishes here. Good for a nice walk. Small children's playground too.
I wish the remainder of the walking path is paved, not just widening certain areas. I am glad there is a drain pipe added to one section of the path
Plan your run at Lake Becerra
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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