Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Forty Acre Woods loop from Palos Township

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Forty Acre Woods loop from Palos Township

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19,170

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Forty Acre Woods loop from Palos Township

01:22

11.2km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve

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