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Chautauqua Bottoms (Freeman Street Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Carbondale, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chautauqua Bottoms (Freeman Street Trailhead)'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.
Nature preserve with trails for walking, jogging, and biking, plus seasonal wildflowers.
What runners say about Chautauqua Bottoms (Freeman Street Trailhead)
“It is a beautiful place, however be prepared to check for ticks upon leaving.”
“Nice well marked trail and it's a very easy trail”
“Green Earth does a wonderful job maintaining the trail, and it's such a peaceful walk through the woods.”
“Nice well marked trail and it's a very easy trail”
Great walking trail. Beautiful all year round. The spring flowers are my favorite
Beautiful trail with a huge praire meadow. Was lucky to spot a Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly She was HUGE. The meadow was full of colors in late August.
This is a great little walking trail. Nice surroundings and a very easy walk. Great for people with mobility issues, children, older folks, etc.
This is one of the best kept secrets in Carbondale! Green Earth does a wonderful job maintaining the trail, and it's such a peaceful walk through the woods.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful place, however be prepared to check for ticks upon leaving.”
“Green Earth does a wonderful job maintaining the trail, and it's such a peaceful walk through the woods.”
“Nice well marked trail and it's a very easy trail”
Plan your run at Chautauqua Bottoms (Freeman Street Trailhead)
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.
- Websitegreenearthinc.org
- Phone+1 618-201-3774
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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