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Channahon State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 722 Google reviews · Running trail in Channahon, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Channahon State Park'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.
Historic canal views, a restored locktender's house & tours, plus trails, fishing & canoeing.
What runners say about Channahon State Park
“There is also free parking and bathrooms although I haven’t used them yet so I can’t say how well-kept they are”
“Love this place beautiful scenery the birds, the wildlife, flowers make this a very nice place go for a walk or jog, fishing it's great too”
Channahon State Park is a place with rich history. Immediately you walk up to the I&M canal trail to find the lock tenders house. This is one of 2 lock tenders houses that are still standing today. This state park is where the Des Plaines River and Kankakee River meet to form the Illinois River.
I have been to that place 5 times already and it's a nice place to go to and the waterfall is good. Then they have good trails to and with an old schoolhouse and where the DuPage River and the I & M Canal meet. Those pictures are taken in June 2021.
Love this place beautiful scenery the birds, the wildlife, flowers make this a very nice place go for a walk or jog, fishing it's great too
This park is part of the I &M Canal Heritage Corridor. Very well maintained. Beautiful park where you can sit and relax, or take a long hike along the tow path. People fish along the bridge. Fantastic birding site in spring and fall. Very clean with several restrooms options in the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Love this place beautiful scenery the birds, the wildlife, flowers make this a very nice place go for a walk or jog, fishing it's great too”
“There is also free parking and bathrooms although I haven’t used them yet so I can’t say how well-kept they are”
“There is also free parking and bathrooms although I haven’t used them yet so I can’t say how well-kept they are”
“Well marked paths, dog friendly and beautiful views of the rivers and canal.”
Plan your run at Channahon State Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.illinois.gov
- Phone(815) 467-4271
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–7 PM |
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