Type: Trail, Out-and-back
Difficulty: 2 / 10
Altitude: 663 ft
Dog Friendly: Yes, with leash
Jog-Stroller Friendly: Unknown
Filed Under: Hiking, Running
If you live in the Chicago suburbs or if you're just visiting, this is a must do trail run. The fall colors are a sight to behold.
You will have to cross four roads: Lake Ave, Central Rd, Golf Rd, and Ballard Rd. Golf Rd is the most trecherous. Also, you will need to cross the Chicago and Northwestern railroad tracks. There was a train passing during my run, so you can see the track I took in order to keep running (see the image gallery).
I was there on a Sunday and there were very few people on the trail. Several mountain bicycles, a few on horseback, several walkers, and two other runners.
From I 294 (Tri-State Tollway), take the Willow Rd exit and turn right on Willow Rd. Turn left (South) onto US-45 (SR 21 Milwaukee Ave). Go about 1.1 miles on Milwaukee Ave. Allison Woods Forest Preserve is on the right, across from Radison Hotel, just after Wimkleman Rd.
See satellite image of trailhead.
Posted by: seilogramp and last modified on Feb 02, 2006 by thoos
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