The best running trails around Wheeling

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Running around Wheeling 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 Wheeling—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
Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Northfield	Intermediate 00:57 8.51km
Camp Pine Woods – Northwestern Woods loop from Prospect Heights	Expert 02:32 22.3km
Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Prospect Heights	Expert 03:16 29.1km

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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
13
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.

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Camp Pine Woods – Northwestern Woods loop from Prospect Heights
02:32
22.3km
6:49/km
30m
30m
Expert
10
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Prospect Heights
03:16
29.1km
6:44/km
50m
50m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.