The best running trails around Prospect Heights

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4.6

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786 people ran here

Running around Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights—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.

Dam No. 1 Woods via Des Plaines River Trail — Wheeling, Illinois	Intermediate 01:28 14.3km
Lake Avenue Woods – Camp Pine loop from Glenview	Intermediate 00:51 7.17km
Lake Avenue Woods – Allison Woods loop from Glenview	Intermediate 01:24 11.9km
Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Northfield	Intermediate 00:57 8.51km

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Dam No. 1 Woods via Des Plaines River Trail — Wheeling, Illinois
01:28
14.3km
6:10/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
14
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lake Avenue Woods – Camp Pine loop from Glenview
00:51
7.17km
7:09/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
4.3
(3)
19
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Lake Avenue Woods – Allison Woods loop from Glenview
01:24
11.9km
7:00/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
20
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Northfield
00:57
8.51km
6:40/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
11
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.