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Smith Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Westmont, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Smith 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.

Crushed gravelScenicRestroomsQuiet

Park with picnic tables and BBQ grills, plus a public restroom, trails, and volleyball.

What runners say about Smith Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (68 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The park features well-maintained gravel paths suitable for various activities, including mountain biking, e-biking, trail running, and Nordic skiing.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“I like it they have clean bathrooms a park and lots of trails beautiful flowers bags volleyball court bbq grills it's pretty nice”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“5-acre park offering a peaceful natural setting ideal for walking, jogging, and light hiking.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“The trails are well maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by trees, making it a great spot for a relaxing walk.”

Great park! I live next to it! It is small and has some back short trails.. but they have a volleyball net that looks legit size with a sand turf.. so much fun! I had my son’s 18th birthday/ hs graduation party there! Super cheap to rent the park out!

★★★★★ — Maggie , Dec 2024

Great park to spend weekends with family. Great routes for cycling, hiking and walking.

★★★★★ — Антонюк , May 2021

Smith Woods in Westmont is a serene 12.5-acre park offering a peaceful natural setting ideal for walking, jogging, and light hiking. The park features well-maintained gravel paths suitable for various activities, including mountain biking, e-biking, trail running, and Nordic skiing.

★★★★★ — Kaushik , Sep 2025

Great place to go for a short hike. Makes you feel like you're in the woods when you're in the middle of a neighborhood.

★★★★★ — Rick , Jan 2019

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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 6 mentions

“I like it they have clean bathrooms a park and lots of trails beautiful flowers bags volleyball court bbq grills it's pretty nice”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“The trails are well maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by trees, making it a great spot for a relaxing walk.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“I like it they have clean bathrooms a park and lots of trails beautiful flowers bags volleyball court bbq grills it's pretty nice”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The park features well-maintained gravel paths suitable for various activities, including mountain biking, e-biking, trail running, and Nordic skiing.”

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Plan your run at Smith Woods

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 630-963-5252

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 5 am–9 pm
Sunday 5 am–9 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 Smith Woods

55th St, Westmont, IL 60559

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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.