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McDonald Woods Trail Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Villa, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McDonald Woods Trail Loop'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.
What runners say about McDonald Woods Trail Loop
Gorgeous park with well-maintained trails and side trails. Perfect for jogging, biking, or walking the dog.
I live right next to Mc Donald Woods Trail and use it as frequently as possible. They keep it up well, love the deers and squirrels, geese etc. Our guests love it too. Thank you very much!!!?!
Great place to take a relaxing walk. There is bathrooms in the entrance.
Trail conditions & character
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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