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Dells Canyon and Bluff Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Oglesby, 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 Dells Canyon and Bluff Trailhead 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 Dells Canyon and Bluff Trailhead
We hiked the Dells which was an amazing experience. My friend and I had our sons (5 year old and 6 year old) which provided some difficulty due to the water crossings. They were able to hike with little difficulty (and with lots of help from dad). We'll be back for sure.
Wow ! Beautiful hike into the canyons (dells). Spent 2 hours exploring the various trails. The best were the trails at the bottom.
Absolutely stunning as always, but catching the parks after a big rain means the falls are running and they are breathtaking!!
Plan your run at Dells Canyon and Bluff Trailhead
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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