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North Salk Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Rolling Meadows, Illinois · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from North Salk Park'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.

PavedHillyTrailhead parking

Clean park offering disc golf and a playground, along with paved paths and a hillside for sledding.

What runners say about North Salk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (83 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Really nice frisbee golf course, well maintained paved paths, huge sled hill for winter.”

This park was so much bigger than I expected. With a nice trail to bring your dogs and or just run/walk. I also like that it’s hidden away not on busy streets.

★★★★☆ — Elena , Mar 2022

Awesome park for kids and dogs. Nice trail around the park and very clean. They have a gated playground there too for young children under 5 years old. Definitely recommend this place 👌

★★★★★ — Armen , May 2022

Okay to turn onto bobolink even though it looks like a path. It's a driveway to the parking lot. Playground, disc golf and waking path.

★★★★★ — Judy , Sep 2018

Nice park, smaller then I expected but a open, yet tightly packed frolf course. Looked like a nice sled hill and a nice walking path

★★★★☆ — Trevor , Sep 2020

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Playground was renovated recently, and a hill that would be nice for sledding in the winter.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“It's a driveway to the parking lot.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Really nice frisbee golf course, well maintained paved paths, huge sled hill for winter.”

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Plan your run at North Salk Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitermparks.org
  • Phone(847) 818-3220
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 North Salk Park

3607 Pheasant Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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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.