The best running trails in Blackwell Forest Preserve

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Running in Blackwell Forest Preserve 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 in Blackwell Forest Preserve—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.

West Branch DuPage River Trail loop — Blackwell Forest Preserve	Intermediate 00:56 8.93km
McKee Marsh Lake Loop — Blackwell Forest Preserve	Easy 00:26 4.26km
Historic caboose display – Kline Creek Farm loop from Warrenhurst	Expert 02:48 27.1km
McKee Marsh loop from Foxcroft	Intermediate 00:33 5.06km

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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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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.

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Historic caboose display – Kline Creek Farm loop from Warrenhurst
02:48
27.1km
6:12/km
90m
90m
Expert
10
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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McKee Marsh loop from Foxcroft
00:33
5.06km
6:27/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.