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Eagle Slough Natural Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Evansville, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eagle Slough Natural Area'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.
Wetland & forest reserve with a lake, abundant birdlife & a trail along an old railway line.
What runners say about Eagle Slough Natural Area
“If you are quiet and look close it is full of wildlife.”
“The gravel trail makes for easy walking.”
A nice flat, short trail through the woods and wetlands. It was a nice walk and ended at an overlook looking out over the water.
Lovely walk. The trees were dense and it really gave you a feeling of solitude that I enjoyed. The view is nice. Not a long walk but a great way to spend a morning. It was a good find during my visit to the area. The drawback was that every time I went, there were people in the parking lot.
Peaceful. A nice walk to the back. If it's somewhere between spring and fall be sure to put on some mosquito spray. Beware of the poison ivy. I did not venture to see if I could find any poison oak or sumac.
Eagle Slough provides a nice short hike close to town that provides wildlife viewing you would usually have to travel for. The gravel trail makes for easy walking. If you are quiet and look close it is full of wildlife. I've observed everything from otters to bald eagles here.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a nice walk and ended at an overlook looking out over the water.”
“If you are quiet and look close it is full of wildlife.”
“A nice flat, short trail through the woods and wetlands.”
“The drawback was that every time I went, there were people in the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Eagle Slough Natural Area
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 — reported by runners
- Websitesycamorelandtrust.org
- Phone(812) 336-5382
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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