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Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Forest, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve
Perfect location to take your bored, or high energy dog. The gravel paths help to keep owners shoes a bit clean, no guarantee off path. After rain storms, or early spring it is going to be a bit muddy, so be prepared. The parking lot is not huge, but you'll find a spot on off hour times.
I have been coming to the slough for over 20 years. I enjoyed this place so much as a child and as a teenager; there's a ton a great wildlife: early in the morning you can see deer and cranes, sometimes there are muskrats and frogs, and when it's hot enough you can see garter snakes just off the edge of the path.
Wonderful dog park with open spaces, tall grasses, wooded areas, and water that is separately fenced if you don't want your dog going in there.
Need membership but can buy at park. Great area for dogs to run and play.
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful dog park with open spaces, tall grasses, wooded areas, and water that is separately fenced if you don't want your dog going in there.”
Plan your run at Prairie Wolf Slough County Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelcfpd.org
- Phone(847) 367-6640
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