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Schuth’s Grove

4.4 ★★★★☆ 146 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverside, Illinois · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Schuth’s Grove'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Area with a river, picnic tables, trails for walking dogs and forest views.

What runners say about Schuth’s Grove

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (146 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's a beautiful place, nice and clean, quiet and easy to get to great location”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It's a beautiful place, nice and clean, quiet and easy to get to great location”

Nice area for a quick dog walk. Otherwise it's a parking lot with picnic tables

★★★★☆ — John , Dec 2020

Love going there with my dog. plenty of room for him to run and he loves to jump in and swim in the river

★★★★★ — Dori , Jan 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 146 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It's a beautiful place, nice and clean, quiet and easy to get to great location”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Only thing i disliked was the only bathroom options were a port a potty and it was dirty and smelly.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Perfect location for family gatherings and barbecues, excellent parking, easy to find location.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Nice area for a quick dog walk.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Schuth’s Grove

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • 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(800) 870-3666
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8:20 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8:20 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8:20 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8:20 PM
Friday 7 AM–8:20 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8:20 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8:20 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Schuth’s Grove

8040 Cermak Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.