Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Palos Preserves loop from Palos Township

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United States

Illinois

Cook County

Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Palos Preserves loop from Palos Township

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Palos Preserves loop from Palos Township

01:06

8.90km

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Forty Acre Woods

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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344 m

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swallow Cliff Woods features views from 100-foot tall bluffs that you can earn via a number of trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the big staircase …

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3.82 km

Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This area provides a tranquil experience in a lush green environment, connecting with the Palos Trail System. It features picnic areas and expansive open fields, providing excellent spots to take a break.

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3.82 km

Palos Park Woods

Highlight • Forest

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4.57 km

Palos Preserves

Highlight • Forest

One of the country's oldest and largest conservation districts, this park encompasses nearly 70,000 acres of managed land. With over 40 miles of unpaved trails, it is an ideal destination for hikers, runners, and bikers.

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5.00 km

McClaughry Springs Woods

Highlight • Forest

McClaughry Springs Woods is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. In the summer, the woods are vibrant green, while in the winter, hikers can find quiet, barren trees with a …

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5.69 km

Forty Acre Woods

Highlight • Forest

Forty Acre Woods is actually a 57-acre area with miles of unpaved trails that connect with the Palos Trail System. In the fall, this area offers a stunning sight as the trees begin to change colors.

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8.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

310 m

< 100 m