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Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Wadsworth, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Natural area featuring a dog park.
What runners say about Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve
“Beautiful preservation of the natural beauty and wildlife in Northern Illinois”
“Good group of dogs and owners, friendly place.”
I've been going there with my dog since 2008, so 9 years now... I used to go out there twice a day, 7 days a week. 3 miles a pop. It's nothing special to the visitor, but like everything else in Wadsworth, it has it own distinctive charm once you become a local.
Great place for a day hike. Easy enough for the young and old. Just a heads up there is hardly any shaded areas.
Wonderful place though horseback riders should be required to use a manure catcher for there is way too much of it on the trails.
We go to the dog park and my dogs and I have a great time there. We run into a lot of people and find friendly dogs and people.
Trail conditions & character
“I've visited the new dog park at this forest preserve a few times this month and my pup has enjoyed it .”
“Completely fenced in, with doggy bowl drinking fountains.”
Plan your run at Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelcfpd.org
- Phone(847) 367-6640
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