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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.
Area with a river, picnic tables, trails for walking dogs and forest views.
What runners say about Schuth’s Grove
“It's a beautiful place, nice and clean, quiet and easy to get to great location”
“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
Love going there with my dog. plenty of room for him to run and he loves to jump in and swim in the river
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful place, nice and clean, quiet and easy to get to great location”
“Only thing i disliked was the only bathroom options were a port a potty and it was dirty and smelly.”
“Perfect location for family gatherings and barbecues, excellent parking, easy to find location.”
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 |
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