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Candlewood Trail
3.8 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Washington, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Candlewood Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Candlewood Trail
This is a few short trails that run down to and along side the creek. The creek itself is not large but runs about 20 feet across in places and is usually no more than a foot or two deep.
Trail was pretty neat, not too difficult, and a nice hike. Lots of wildlife
Plan your run at Candlewood Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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