The best running trails around Elmwood Park

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Running around Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park—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.

Schiller Woods to Robinson Woods North via Des Plaines River Trail — Chicago	Intermediate 00:47 7.58km
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

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Schiller Woods to Robinson Woods North via Des Plaines River Trail — Chicago
00:47
7.58km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
10
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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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.