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Willow Springs Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 Google reviews · Running trail in Willow Springs, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Willow Springs 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.
Forest preserve popular for its multi-use trails offers year-round outdoor recreation.
What runners say about Willow Springs Woods
“Grove is clean and lots of trees provide nice shade.”
“I've just discovered this place, and i must say, this place is gorgeous!”
“Theyre great for me and my dog to take nice long peaceful hikes and runs🥰”
Some gorgeous trails through the woods. Good variety of landscapes, plenty of comnecting trails. Some trails way busier than others, alot of stickers. A bunch of old trees and plethora of wildlife songs. Would return again even though its noisy because of traffic airplanes and screeching trucks. Also atvs keep out!
Great nature walk in the woods, first day of Spring, 2019! I spent about 4 hours covering 80 percent of the Willow Springs Woods, which is enclosed by 95th street and Flavin 104th st. This area is part of the Ancient Morraine Glacier, 35 minutes southweat of Downtown Chicago, IL, USA.
Quiet trails leading to done of the main trails of the Palos Woods. A hike, run, or ride can be a short segment of single track trail, or lead to a 40 mile excursion!
Great place for hiking and biking. The trails connect with others, and you can get a good workout in. Lot of birds in the area if you're into bird watching too.
Trail conditions & character
“I've just discovered this place, and i must say, this place is gorgeous!”
“Plenty of parking in multiple places in the area.”
“Theyre great for me and my dog to take nice long peaceful hikes and runs🥰”
“A hike, run, or ride can be a short segment of single track trail, or lead to a 40 mile excursion!”
Plan your run at Willow Springs Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitefpdcc.com
- Phone(800) 870-3666
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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