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Vollmer Road Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Flossmoor, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Vollmer Road 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.

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What runners say about Vollmer Road Woods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

About 3.5 mile loop. Nice easy trail with little incline. Depending on the day, you can see a lot of deer

★★★★★ — Naomi , Jul 2023

I love the peace of mind that you have while you’re walking around the trail. I really enjoy it. I drive from the city to come here to walk here as high as gas is, but I love it!

★★★★★ — Stephanie , May 2023

There is about a three-mile-long loop trail around the forest preserve. There is also a picnic area at the South entrance to the forest preserve.

★★★★☆ — C , Dec 2023

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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.

🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“There is about a three-mile-long loop trail around the forest preserve.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitefpdcc.com
  • Phone+1 800-870-3666

Where to find Vollmer Road Woods

4162 Vollmer Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422

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Running trails near Flossmoor

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Forest Preserves of Cook County

4.5 ★★★★★ 781 reviews

Matteson, IL

25 miPavedScenic

Wooded locale for hiking, picnics and kite flying, also home to deer and hawks.

under a mile away

Flossmoor Road Bicycle Lot

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Country Club Hills, IL

LoopPavedDog-friendly

under a mile away

Vollmer Road Grove

4.7 ★★★★★ 393 reviews

Matteson, IL

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Nature preserve offering a paved loop trail that's popular for walking, jogging, and cycling.

under a mile away

Woodgate Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews

Matteson, IL

Quiet, park featuring swings and slides for children, plus picnic tables.

1.6 miles away

Governors Trail Park

Matteson, IL

2.4 miles away

Governors Trail Park: Old Plank Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Matteson, IL

2.5 miles away

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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.