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Bennett's Terraqueous Gardens
4.1 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in East Peoria, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bennett's Terraqueous Gardens' 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.
What runners say about Bennett's Terraqueous Gardens
I finally stopped to walk the trail here. About a 1/4 mile back there is a secluded lake!
It is a small quiet place full. It is ecologically unique being part of a floodplain. There is a pond fed by a natural spring. The pond is stocked and can be fished as catch and release. You pull off the side of the road to park and then you are right on the trail. This is a hidden gem right off the highway.
Love the shelter. And the trails are pretty easy. Nice cute little pond hidden over the top of the hill.
A very quick trip to the water and back again but it’s very pretty. It is hilly so make sure you’re up for a little incline, nothing too serious though!
Trail conditions & character
“It is hilly so make sure you’re up for a little incline, nothing too serious though!”
“Very secluded and private hiking trails up to a hidden pond that has some amazing views”
Plan your run at Bennett's Terraqueous Gardens
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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