Swallow Cliff Woods South

Illinois Rt 83 & US Rt 45, Palos Park, IL 60464, USA

Address:	Illinois Rt 83 & US Rt 45, Palos Park, IL 60464, USA
Phone:	+1 800-870-3666
Site:	fpdcc.com
Rating:	4.8

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Brendan McDonnell

Arguably one of the best places to run in Illinois. Its easy to start from the main parking lot, which is often referred to as "the toboggan slides" or "the steps", but if that seems too crowded for you there are about 5 other parking lots around the trail you can start from that go virtually unused. You can take whichever way youd like, but the largest full loop you can run is 8 miles. All crushed limestone, some gravel and dirt. Gorgeous scenery. If youre looking for something absolutely breathtaking here, try to go east on the trails just past La Grange (Rt. 45) around mid October when the leaves are starting to change. Its stunning.

A Private User

this pin should be located further north. However, the text is correct. I was able to move Pin A to the correct location. Swallow Cliff Sports Area is usually thought of as the old Toboggan Run complex. As referenced in the text that comes with pin A on this map, the Swallow Cliff Sports Area is on the south side of Rte 83, just before it crosses Rte 45(LaGrange Road). The Toboggan runs have been removed. The hill is now used by joggers and walkers. There is a large parking area and several very scenic Cook County Forest Preserve trails that are also used by joggers, walkers, and bird watchers.

Luv Sux

Great place to go! I bring my dog here all the time. Nice trails to explore. Nature watching here is awesome! I see a different species of birds almost every time! The only negatives I would say are that the bugs in this particular area are bigger and carry a meaner bite than the average city bug and the drivers out here are almost always very aggressive. Other than that, everything is great in this area.

Eliseo Perez

Porque puede una a ser muchas actividades por ejemplo caminar al aire libre andar en bicicleta o en caballo en especial las escaleras

Maria Melche

Me encanta estar rodeada de Naturaleza disfrutas al maximo la estancia los invito a vivir esta bonita experiencia

Adnan A

Beautiful trails, among tall leafy trees with a canopy of leaves above you. Serene and beautiful. Uneven trail though so be careful jogging. Swallow Cliff steps are very popular with the locals, great workout, and a view

Robert Ballantyne

I mountain bike out here when the regular singletrack is too wet. There is one short killer climb but otherwise is not challenging. For riding you should only bother if you need to get miles in.

Stacy Rogers

Beautiful trails, stairs can get a bit crowded but I love the trails and the views, some of the best in the area. If you go off the main trails onto the walking paths watch out for ticks.

Alejandro Pérez Olguin

Exelente lugar para relajarse y distraerse del bullicio de la ciudad

Nathan Hammond

Favorite local Forest preserve. It connects with several others with numerous paths. See a lake, horses, ravines, the old tabogan stairs... good stuff.

Todd Keller

Beautiful area for a walk. There we even some people on horseback enjoying the trails!

Juan Perez

If anyone is looking to get fit this is the place to come and workout.

Nakia Jones

Love the scenery...... the steps are my go to place!! Great workout

Rozalia PAPP

Perfect place to walk off my 10k steps. Fresh air, never boring.

Charles Robinson

Perfect place to park when North entrance is packed!

Alison Hamlet

A lot of green and nice paths just not much to see.