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Teason's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Running trail in Palos Hills, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Teason's 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.
Family-friendly park with picnic tables, forested trails, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Teason's Woods
“FPCC keeps the trails and facilities clean & clear!”
“Beautiful trails with all types of terrain and elevations.”
“Perfect spot to start a trail run or walk, or easy access to the CalSag trail for a bike ride.”
Teasons Woods is AMAZING! It's part of the maze of trails in Palos Hills & Heights. FPCC keeps the trails and facilities clean & clear! We did the YELLOW LOOP, an 8+ mile hike early and it was an AWESOME fall morning! Highly recommend walk or bike.
Beautiful trails with all types of terrain and elevations. Clean and well maintained. The bike traffic is heavy yet spread. There is something for everyone to do. They have portapotties at the beginning of most trails. There is an actual bathroom building by the stairs. The trail system is beautifully in all seasons.
Nice little quiet 3 mile trail towards the west, white gravel with little rocks at times, be ready to get your shoes covered with dusts! Very nicely covered trail with not a lot of people. I see more deer (3) than bikes today 😁 Going east you will find Swallow Cliff with high stairs.
Good walking, hiking-ish trails. There are several trails and a lot of little pathways. The main trails are not marked, but pretty easy to follow.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trails with all types of terrain and elevations.”
“Beautiful trails with all types of terrain and elevations.”
“They have portapotties at the beginning of most trails.”
“We did the YELLOW LOOP, an 8+ mile hike early and it was an AWESOME fall morning!”
“Close to Swallow Cliff stairs but rarely full parking lot.”
Plan your run at Teason's Woods
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
- Loop distance3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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+1 800-870-3666
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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