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Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · Running trail in Waukegan, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lyons Woods 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.
Prairie & forest provide a scenic setting for hiking, biking & bird-watching in this 272-acre park.
What runners say about Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
“There is bird viewing stations as well as nice well maintained trails I'd say it's a perfect place for a family picnic or just a nice lil stress free walk”
“Beautiful woody walk with deer and birds.”
“Lyons woods has excellent trails, not paved so not bad for fat tire bikes however perfect for running being with nature.”
A great preserve with bathrooms, parking area, and maps at intersections. I never felt lost which on even a short .7 mile loop is a great feeling.
We love biking here and often use this place in the big circle as a turnaround to once again head north as we live over the Wisconsin border. Old growth Pine and deciduous trees all are great to see as there are so few places in this area to enjoy so many that are tall and mature. Beautiful in the fall.
I love walking my dog here on the weekends it’s a nice place to go for a run and the surrounding nature is very relaxing! Very long trail and sometimes you run across deer 🦌
Great place to go for a walk/jog/ride. The trail was nice and wide and well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“I love walking my dog here on the weekends it’s a nice place to go for a run and the surrounding nature is very relaxing!”
“A great preserve with bathrooms, parking area, and maps at intersections.”
“Two connected loop trails that wonder through pines and oaks as well as prairie.”
Plan your run at Lyons Woods Forest Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelcfpd.org
- Phone(847) 367-6640
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