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Lake County Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Deerfield, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Lake County 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.

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Scenic

What runners say about Lake County Forest Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 4 mentions

“It was clean, well maintained, and had a welcoming atmosphere.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Wheel menteine Beautiful green please.”

Lovely place to go and take a walk, riding bike or even have a picnic depending where you are

★★★★★ — Cesar , Dec 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 32 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Wheel menteine Beautiful green please.”

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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.
  • Websitelcfpd.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Lake County Forest Preserve

Deerfield, Illinois

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Running trails near Deerfield

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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Chamber Park

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Dam No. 1 Woods East

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Natural area featuring wooded walking trails, open spaces & local wildlife.

1.3 miles away

Lake County Forest Preserves

4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

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Scenic

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Happy Tails Dog Park - Buffalo Grove

4.2 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

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4 miShadedDog-friendly

Spacious area for dogs to socialize and run, often with divided space for smaller dogs.

1.7 miles away

Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 606 reviews

Riverwoods, IL

ShadedScenic

Large preserve offers hiking & snowshoeing nature trails with diverse wildlife & a small farm area.

1.8 miles away

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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.