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Vollmer Road Grove
4.7 ★★★★★ 393 Google reviews · Running trail in Matteson, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Vollmer Road Grove'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.
Nature preserve offering a paved loop trail that's popular for walking, jogging, and cycling.
What runners say about Vollmer Road Grove
“update 4-11-23 beautiful spring day, 80F bright clear, parking lot full, many people enjoying walks, bike rides, runs or like me just out for the sun.”
“Excellent for bike trails, walking, pet friendly, kid friendly family friendly location.”
One of the best trails in the south suburbs. Plenty of wild life to see and throngs of kind helpful and pleasant human beings with big smiles.
Only One Word "Heaven" OMG! Guys this place is amazing. Acres and Acres green grass and beautiful trees. Excellent for bike trails, walking, pet friendly, kid friendly family friendly location.
It was nice. It’s 3.6 miles. It took me an hour and 12 minutes to walk. I would come again.
One of my favorite places to run. The Vollmer Road Grove is easy to get to, has sufficient parking, and is a decent distance in length. I prefer a longer trail - this one is 3.6 miles if you do the whole loop - but it's also very conveniently located.
Trail conditions & character
“update 4-11-23 beautiful spring day, 80F bright clear, parking lot full, many people enjoying walks, bike rides, runs or like me just out for the sun.”
“The trail is wooded canopy for most of the way, but the last third has an open meadow to one side and woodlands on the other.”
“update 4-11-23 beautiful spring day, 80F bright clear, parking lot full, many people enjoying walks, bike rides, runs or like me just out for the sun.”
“6 miles if you do the whole loop - but it's also very conveniently located.”
“It has handicap accessible bathrooms and doesn't have anything you have to climb, so it's ideal for loved ones with physical or mental disabilities to get out and enjoy nature.”
“Excellent for bike trails, walking, pet friendly, kid friendly family friendly location.”
“It has handicap accessible bathrooms and doesn't have anything you have to climb, so it's ideal for loved ones with physical or mental disabilities to get out and enjoy nature.”
Plan your run at Vollmer Road Grove
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
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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