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Pratt's Wayne Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Running trail in Bartlett, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pratt's Wayne Woods' 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.
Spacious natural area popular for fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing & remote-control vehicles.
What runners say about Pratt's Wayne Woods
“The surrounding grass area was freshly mowed and well maintained, giving us plenty of room to set up games and activities for both kids and adults.”
“Beautiful Forest Preserve featuring a short paved trail that provides access to Pickerel Lake with fantastic views.”
“The scenic views, especially during sunset, are breathtaking, and it’s a great place for a peaceful walk or a relaxing drive.”
I visited this forest preserve today as part of my 2017 Summer Forest Preserve Adventures. What a fantastic place! The lakes are beautiful and the trails are great. My dog had a blast and is currently passed out on the couch after a great day.
Pratt’s Wayne Woods is a beautiful spot to unwind and connect with nature. The scenic views, especially during sunset, are breathtaking, and it’s a great place for a peaceful walk or a relaxing drive. There was no wait to enter, and I visited on a weekend.
Nice short hike with scenic ponds and larger lake / wetland area. Plenty of good spots to catch some fish or to just bring the dog and stroll around. Early mornings it's mostly just a few fishermen around and the park gets mildly busy as the day goes on with weekends being busy time.
Amazing Place 👏! This has everything you need frlor a fall or summer weekend outing, fishing spots 🎣, trails, people made trails ( I recommend you to explore these), and so much more! If you want to get out and have some fun, come here!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Forest Preserve featuring a short paved trail that provides access to Pickerel Lake with fantastic views.”
“The scenic views, especially during sunset, are breathtaking, and it’s a great place for a peaceful walk or a relaxing drive.”
“Beautiful Forest Preserve featuring a short paved trail that provides access to Pickerel Lake with fantastic views.”
“There's also a longer crushed limestone trail that provides access to a few ponds plus some woods.”
“The bathrooms were clean and conveniently located near the shelter, making them easy to access throughout the event.”
“There was ample parking available, so guests had no trouble finding a spot.”
“Plenty of good spots to catch some fish or to just bring the dog and stroll around.”
Plan your run at Pratt's Wayne Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.org
- Phone(630) 933-7248
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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