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Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Palatine, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir'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.

What runners say about Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“My daughter is obsessed with this park it's perfect for kids of all ages 😍”

Very cool and spacious park. Lots of room to walk around and pretty large baseball fields. Overall very pleasant and highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Cwiok , Sep 2020

A serene place to run or ride. Close to beautiful neighborhoods and ball park.

★★★★★ — Angela , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 847-705-5130

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 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 Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir

1037 N Smith St, Palatine, IL 60067

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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.