The best running trails around West Chicago

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Running around West 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 West 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.

Cave of the Spirit via Fox River Trail loop — Batavia, Illinois	Expert 01:52 18.2km
West Branch DuPage River Trail loop — Blackwell Forest Preserve	Intermediate 00:56 8.93km
Kline Creek Farm via Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Path trail — Timber Ridge Forest Preserve	Intermediate 00:50 8.11km
McKee Marsh Lake Loop — Blackwell Forest Preserve	Easy 00:26 4.26km

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Cave of the Spirit via Fox River Trail loop — Batavia, Illinois
01:52
18.2km
6:11/km
50m
50m
Expert
5.0
(1)
16
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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West Branch DuPage River Trail loop — Blackwell Forest Preserve
00:56
8.93km
6:18/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
9
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kline Creek Farm via Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Path trail — Timber Ridge Forest Preserve
00:50
8.11km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
10
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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McKee Marsh Lake Loop — Blackwell Forest Preserve
00:26
4.26km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Easy
8
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.