The best running trails in McHenry County
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Last updated: October 10, 2025
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1. Glacial Loop — Glacial Park Conservation Area
4.07km
00:25
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
runners
3. Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Crystal Lake
9.94km
01:10
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
29
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
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5. Crystal Lake – Main Beach loop from Lakewood
10.5km
01:05
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
6. Lake Defiance – Moraine Hills State Park loop from Holiday Hills
15.5km
01:36
60m
60m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
7. Running loop from Lake in the Hills
9.72km
01:00
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
8. Paved trails loop from Algonquin
26.0km
02:42
100m
100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
9. Running loop from Crystal Lake
5.36km
00:33
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
10. Running loop from Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park
4.73km
00:29
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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