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Dorrance Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Byron, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Dorrance 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.
Baseball fields and soccer pitches found in an 81-acre forest preserve park, plus playground and trails for bikes and hiking.
What runners say about Dorrance Park
“Sort of small, but it's clean and well taken care of.”
I'm reviewing Dorrance Park explicitly for its mountain biking trails, maintained by QC FORC. There are three main MB trails: Oakley Dokely (beginner), Loam Ranger (intermediate), and Uncle Rukus (expert).
Another QC FORC gem. The singletrack trails here are great for what they are working with. The proximity to Illiniwek makes it easy to mountain bike both spots. The park has a little league diamond, bathrooms, playground and small shelter. Very safe and close to town.
Nice, smaller (81 acre), Rock Island County forest preserve park. There are three, large, regulation-type baseball fields, and a smaller t-ball field (located up a hill by itself). There is one small, roofed Pavillion, overlooking a ball diamond, that has a picnic table and a cooking grill.
Park has baseball diamonds & hike/mtn bike trails. I was here for the Mtn bike trails. Although the Quad Cities are is blessed with many off road Mtn bike trail systems, Dorrance Park is up toward the top of my choices if I'm looking for a solid flow ride. Ther are green, blue & black trails.
Trail conditions & character
“It has plenty of parking with two parking lots but does not offer camping or other things that can be found at Loud Thunder forest preserve.”
“During Spring it can be very muddy so that you may want to avoid trails during that time.”
“At any rate, the trails are flowy and very nice to ride with plenty of features and variations in elevation (but nothing too extreme).”
“The County website says there are restrooms and a playground (but we have no personal experience with them).”
“Expect to come across other people in dogs during your hikes, but You can go short stretches without seeing anyone.”
“The Black's are there, I'll add the black loop for extra mileage, however it does not flow as well & the man-made features to test your skill & balance seem a bit off.”
Plan your run at Dorrance Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websiterockislandcounty.org
- Phone(309) 496-2620
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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Forest Grove Park
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Clean open-air space where families can picnic and kids can romp at the playground.