Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Allison Woods Preserve – Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Allison Woods

Routes

Running trails & routes

Allison Woods Preserve – Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Allison Woods

Moderate

4.8

(8083)

17,047

runners

Allison Woods Preserve – Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Allison Woods

00:56

8.41km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

985 m

Allison Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Des Plaines River Trail runs through this surprisingly lush forest preserve. There's usually a porta pottie here from roughly May through October.

Tip by

3.81 km

Dam No.1 Woods offers a delightful outdoor experience with two sheltered picnic groves for a post-activity lunch. Whether you prefer hiking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, or horseback riding, these woods provide a scenic backdrop.

Tip by

3.90 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Tip by

4.21 km

Dam No. 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dam No.1 Woods offers a perfect spot to pause along the trail, with two sheltered picnic groves nestled among the trees. Whether you're stopping for a quick break or a …

Tip by

8.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

527 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

3.73 km

909 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

20°C

14°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.6

598

Lakefront Trail

01:49h

17.7km

30m

Moderate

5.0

273

Bloomingdale Trail

00:58h

9.38km

Hard

250

Lakefront Trail

01:37h

15.7km

20m

Moderate

214

Lakefront Trail: North Avenue Beach to Navy Pier

01:05h

10.6km

20m

Moderate

4.9

133

Busse Woods Red Loop

01:33h

12.8km

20m

Hard

Lakefront Trail: Montrose Harbor & Osterman Beach Loop

01:36h

15.2km

20m

Moderate

4.0

Evanston and Wilmette Lakefront Trail

01:20h

13.0km

30m

Hard

5.0

Evanston Lakefront Trail

01:52h

18.0km

30m

Hard

Fort Sheridan and Green Bay Trail Loop

02:20h

22.6km

110m

Moderate

North Branch Trail

01:04h

10.4km

30m

Moderate

Salt Creek Trail

00:58h

9.36km

10m

Hard

Poplar Creek Trail

01:43h

16.5km

70m

Allison Woods Preserve – Dam No. 1 Woods loop from Allison Woods

Allison Woods Preserve

Dam No. 1 Woods

Dam Number 1 Woods

Dam No. 1 Woods

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️