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Lake County Forest Preserve

3.8 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Libertyville, 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.

Lake County Forest Preserve — running trail in Libertyville, IL, photo 1

What runners say about Lake County Forest Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great walking paths with lots of spots to sit and relax. Great opportunities for water activities like kayaking or canoeing for a very reasonable price.

★★★★★ — Helene , Jul 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

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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
  • Phone(847) 367-6640

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6:30 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

16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

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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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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.