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Old Plank Road Trail Crosses Interstate 80
4.6 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in New Lenox, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Old Plank Road Trail Crosses Interstate 80'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 Old Plank Road Trail Crosses Interstate 80
This is a nice trail. It used to be a railroad track and they covered it in blacktop so the trail goes on for a very long time. I only gave it four stars because the trail needs to be resurfaced, there are a lot of bumps and cracks causing for a rough ride on a bicycle.
The Old Plank Trail was created from a railroad right of way and stretches across Chicago's south suburbs.
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- Websiteoprt.org
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