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Last updated: September 26, 2025

1. Spears Woods loop via Palos Black Unpaved Spur Trail — Cook County, Illinois

3.17km

00:21

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Brezina Woods – Salt Creek Woods loop from Brookfield

19.6km

02:03

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Salt Creek Woods – Brezina Woods loop from Western Springs

23.7km

02:27

40m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. John Husar I&M Canal loop from Willow Springs

13.3km

01:22

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Brezina Woods – Salt Creek in Brezina Woods loop from La Grange Park

9.14km

00:56

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Countryside

1. Spears Woods loop via Palos Black Unpaved Spur Trail — Cook County, Illinois

2. Brezina Woods – Salt Creek Woods loop from Brookfield

3. Salt Creek Woods – Brezina Woods loop from Western Springs

4. John Husar I&M Canal loop from Willow Springs

5. Brezina Woods – Salt Creek in Brezina Woods loop from La Grange Park

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