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Sidney Yates Flatwoods
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sidney Yates Flatwoods' 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.
Peaceful, leafy nature preserve along a river, with unpaved walking trails & local wildlife.
What runners say about Sidney Yates Flatwoods
“Bathrooms are clean and stocked although the bathroom I use didn't have any soap but did he did have toilet paper and an air dryer.”
“Edgebrook area, as long as this park, is a beautiful place full of trees and wildlife, peaceful and clean”
“Edgebrook area, as long as this park, is a beautiful place full of trees and wildlife, peaceful and clean”
So beautiful and wonderful to be able to walk down the trails in the warm weather. We even took a walk down one of the old worn paths that lead down near the river... just like the old days... when we were young 🌱🌱🌱🌱
It is one of my favorite areas of the forest preserve. The trail is still in good condition for walking/running and especially rollerblading with the longest amount of trail without street crossing.
Great place for a stroll in the woods. Paved paths for walkers and cyclists, as well as a few nature trails through the woods you can follow
Great place to get away from the noise of the city, traffic, and fast pace of those around you. Walk, hike by the river, take a look at a few deer, and slow life down a bit.
Trail conditions & character
“Edgebrook area, as long as this park, is a beautiful place full of trees and wildlife, peaceful and clean”
“Paved paths for walkers and cyclists, as well as a few nature trails through the woods you can follow”
“Looks like a spot for good gatherings because the parking lot is huge.”
“Edgebrook area, as long as this park, is a beautiful place full of trees and wildlife, peaceful and clean”
“Bathrooms are clean and stocked although the bathroom I use didn't have any soap but did he did have toilet paper and an air dryer.”
Plan your run at Sidney Yates Flatwoods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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