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Oak Grove
4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Running trail in Burr Ridge, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Oak Grove'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.
Part of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, this tranquil nature preserve offers picnic tables.
What runners say about Oak Grove
“It was nice and the pavilion is clean and there are benches and the little pond is nice too.”
“Nice quiet place to enjoy your lunch (you need to bring your own) or have some quality quiet time.”
Nice park for a walk and enjoy some wildlife. Shelter and play area available.
Small area with a spinning chair, some mushrooms, and a plastic log for kids to play on. Mostly the is a great walk, or a great place to read. In the spring and summer this is a lovely place to watch butterflies.
Very nice little park to walk your pet or go for a nice nature like stroll!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice quiet place to enjoy your lunch (you need to bring your own) or have some quality quiet time.”
“We brought our dog, kept her on leash and slimy enjoyed the space and just being.”
“Washrooms are not accessible right now due to covid regs I'm assuming.”
Plan your run at Oak Grove
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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