The best running trails around River Forest

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Running around River Forest 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 River Forest—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.

Thatcher Woods loop — Maywood, Illinois	Easy 00:26 3.70km
Thatcher Woods via Greenfield Street loop — Maywood, Illinois	Intermediate 01:01 9.83km
The Walter Gale House loop from Ridgeland	Intermediate 01:00 9.68km
Robinson Woods North – Robinson Woods South loop from Elmwood Park	Expert 02:06 18.1km

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Thatcher Woods loop — Maywood, Illinois
00:26
3.70km
6:57/km
10m
10m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thatcher Woods via Greenfield Street loop — Maywood, Illinois
01:01
9.83km
6:11/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The Walter Gale House loop from Ridgeland
01:00
9.68km
6:10/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
11
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Robinson Woods North – Robinson Woods South loop from Elmwood Park
02:06
18.1km
6:56/km
30m
30m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.