The best running trails around North Chicago

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Running around North Chicago 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 North Chicago—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.

Old School Forest Preserve loop via Des Plaines River Trail — Libertyville, Illinois	Easy 00:31 4.40km
Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve via Middlefork Greenway — Lake Forest, Illinois	Intermediate 00:58 8.25km
Minear Lake loop via Des Plaines River Trail — Libertyville, Illinois	Intermediate 00:34 5.08km
Des Plaines River Bridge – Old School Forest Preserve loop from Libertyville	Expert 03:17 31.8km

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Old School Forest Preserve loop via Des Plaines River Trail — Libertyville, Illinois
00:31
4.40km
7:03/km
10m
10m
Easy
10
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve via Middlefork Greenway — Lake Forest, Illinois
00:58
8.25km
7:00/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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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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.