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Robinson Woods-South
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Robinson Woods-South'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.
Nature preserve featuring deer, trails for running, picnicking, and biking, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Robinson Woods-South
“Its a nice clean preserve, with one portopotty.”
“Beautiful scenery and it is great trail therapy.”
“Nice place , not crowded like other parks in the area and”
I've been to many forest preserves and im giving this a 5 star due to the trail paths for biking is awesome. It has a lot parking space. Beautiful clear field to play. Bathrooms or johns. We will definitely come back here again in the morning and explore more. See photos. IG - Jeyzong101behinddascene.
I park here to access the Des Plaines River Trail. I haven't had any problems here and it isn't congested like Schiller Woods can be. The only bad thing is that the trail underpass beneath Lawrence is almost always muddy and virtually unusable so you have to play Frogger crossing the street if you want to go north.
Nice running trails. River was high so muddy along some of the trails. Not easy to get to from the motel 6 - have to walk on the side of the road.
Great ride. Definitely need a mountain bike, but a road bike is ok. Beautiful scenery and it is great trail therapy.
Trail conditions & character
“I like to park parallel to the curb so I can lay in the back seat and have a panoramic view.”
“There are also portable potties that were clean and seemed to be regularly serviced.”
“Not a lot of parking, tho there's usually a place to park.”
“Nice place , not crowded like other parks in the area and”
“River was high so muddy along some of the trails.”
Plan your run at Robinson Woods-South
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
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone+1 800-870-3666
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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