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Belvidere Dam
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Belvidere, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Belvidere Dam's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Spacious park with a dam, fishing spots and hiking trails.
What runners say about Belvidere Dam
“The dam is but one of the beautiful sights at Belvidere Park.”
If you aren't utilizing Belvidere Park, the Belvidere Dam, and Spencer Conservation Area for the hidden gems they are, you're missing out. 3 playgrounds, fishing areas, picnic shelters, bathrooms, paved and grass walking/hiking/biking trails, fishing, frisbee golf, a beach you can find shells on, canoe launch and more.
A great place you want to go to relax and maybe do a little fishing but the river is running the water is running well it's a great peaceful place
Nice relaxing place to walk , fish or just sit. Great paved paths and play areas for kids.
Always peaceful here. So many areas to walk and sit. Lots of fish if you enjoy fishing.
Trail conditions & character
“The dam is but one of the beautiful sights at Belvidere Park.”
Plan your run at Belvidere Dam
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
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