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Spring Creek Reservior Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomingdale, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 175 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Creek Reservior Forest Preserve'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.
Sprawling park featuring a paved loop trail for running and biking, plus picnic tables and restrooms.
What runners say about Spring Creek Reservior Forest Preserve
“The trail is in great condition and offers scenic views of the reservoir and the pristine preserve.”
“Such a beautiful place to visit, take a stroll with your family or just relax.”
“The fully paved loop trail makes it a great option for wheelchairs or bikers, but great for running or walking as well.”
Absolutely beautiful Forest Preserve! The preserve features a 1.25 mile paved trail that loops around the reservoir. The trail is in great condition and offers scenic views of the reservoir and the pristine preserve. There's also a short trail that leads you right down to the reservoir.
Love coming here for my daily runs. Very rarely, if ever, is it crowded. Paths are very well paved and super easy to follow. My favorite part of this trail is the hill - adds that extra level of difficulty that I enjoy with my workouts.
A loop around the reservoir was very nice. I believe it was a little over a mile. It was paved and not busy. I saw so many cardinals and a coyote.
Great park, huge path that is great to walk around or run for a nice workout!
Trail conditions & character
“Poor native vegetation quality but great paved loop and picnic space overlooking the reservoir.”
“Its only a mile long paved trail but it's nice because you can actually walk to the second reservoir nearby and have the total round trip be 4 miles.”
“This small but picturesque preserve features a small lake, with a paved loop trail which goes around it.”
“A full on bathroom building has flush toilets in a heated structure, a welcome addition for chilly winter outings.”
“25 mile paved trail that loops around the reservoir.”
Plan your run at Spring Creek Reservior Forest Preserve
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
- Loop distance175 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedupageforest.org
- Phone+1 630-933-7200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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