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Poplar Creek Bicycle Lot
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Hoffman Estates, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 8.9 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Poplar Creek Bicycle Lot'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 Poplar Creek Bicycle Lot
This is the perfect trail for a nice afternoon walk with bae. We same some deer and we were able to get up close. Since there’s some uphill, the walk is a bit challenging but it’s a great trail.
This paved parking lot is a good place for bicyclists, runners, and walkers to access the 8.9-mile asphalt Poplar Creek Trail. There is a portable toilet here.
This is one of 6 parking lots to access the 8.9 mile trail loop. It is easy to access from Higgens Rd. The trail is fully paved with a couple unpaved sections you can access from it. There are a few street crossing along the loop with traffic signals.
Great walking/riding path, with the exception of bugs when it's very wet, or humid. Tons of wildlife, including several deer. Generally open sunrise to sunset.
Trail conditions & character
“This paved parking lot is a good place for bicyclists, runners, and walkers to access the 8.”
“This paved parking lot is a good place for bicyclists, runners, and walkers to access the 8.”
“This paved parking lot is a good place for bicyclists, runners, and walkers to access the 8.9-mile asphalt Poplar Creek Trail.”
Plan your run at Poplar Creek Bicycle Lot
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance8.9 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
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