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Wentworth Prairie Forest Preserve
3.9 ★★★★☆ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Calumet City, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Wentworth Prairie Forest Preserve'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 Wentworth Prairie Forest Preserve
“A beautiful natural area for a walk or a run.”
A beautiful natural area for a walk or a run. Lots of native plants, birds and bunnies, monarch butterflies in Summer, and the occasional deer. Each season has it's own loveliness.
Wentworth woods is a great environment for a family barbecue or just a walk outside. There’s a walking trail around the entire preserve, great for dog walks and morning jogs.
Trail conditions & character
“There’s a walking trail around the entire preserve, great for dog walks and morning jogs.”
Plan your run at Wentworth Prairie Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadparking — 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.
- Websitefpdcc.com
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