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Wood Dale Grove Preserve South Shelter

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Addison, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Wood Dale Grove Preserve South Shelter 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.

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What runners say about Wood Dale Grove Preserve South Shelter

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great nature preserve for walking and a really beautiful lake.”

Beautiful park. There's a gravel trail that goes around the lake. Various flora. No playground for kids. This park is all about nature. Dog friendly (bring your own bags).

★★★★★ — Paul , Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Plan your run at Wood Dale Grove Preserve South Shelter

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.

Where to find Wood Dale Grove Preserve South Shelter

4N 271 S Wood Dale Rd, Addison, IL 60101

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Running trails near Addison

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

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Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve

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Berens Park

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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 Something out of date?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.