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Columbia Woods – Centennial Trail loop from Willow Springs

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United States
Illinois
Cook County
Willow Springs

Columbia Woods – Centennial Trail loop from Willow Springs

Hard

5.0

(8427)

11,467

runners

Columbia Woods – Centennial Trail loop from Willow Springs

02:12

21.4km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Columbia Woods

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.42 km

Columbia Woods

Highlight • Forest

Columbia Woods is a forest preserve located near Willow Springs, Illinois, at the western edge of the Cook County Forest Preserves. It offers access to the Chicago Portage National Historic …

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2

10.7 km

This section of the Centennial Trail takes you from Lemont to Willow Springs and passes through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The path passes through a treelined, green landscape and is a very relaxing place to ride.

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3

12.5 km

Centennial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The centennial trail follows both the des Plaines river and also the Chicago Sanitary and ship Canal. These two green lines allow you to get to the city center avoiding the traffic.

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21.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

1.58 km

543 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

8.01 km

141 m

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