The best running trails around Waukegan

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Running around Waukegan is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Waukegan—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Minear Lake loop via Des Plaines River Trail — Libertyville, Illinois	Intermediate 00:34 5.08km
South Bay loop from Libertyville	Intermediate 00:49 7.93km
Des Plaines River Bridge – Old School Forest Preserve loop from Libertyville	Expert 03:17 31.8km
Lake Carina Forest Preserve loop from Libertyville	Intermediate 01:19 12.7km

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Minear Lake loop via Des Plaines River Trail — Libertyville, Illinois
00:34
5.08km
6:41/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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South Bay loop from Libertyville
00:49
7.93km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
29
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Des Plaines River Bridge – Old School Forest Preserve loop from Libertyville
03:17
31.8km
6:12/km
110m
110m
Expert
22
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lake Carina Forest Preserve loop from Libertyville
01:19
12.7km
6:12/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
16
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.