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Gebhard Woods State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 198 Google reviews · Running trail in Morris, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gebhard Woods 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.
30-acre park featuring mature trees, tent camping, multiuse trails & picnic areas with grills.
What runners say about Gebhard Woods State Park
“The streams and canals running through it make for a nice atmosphere, and the camping area was very well kept and freshly mown.”
“Really beautiful state park right along our normal rural area bike route.”
“This is a nice quiet little park hidden in the heart of Morris, Illinois that connects to the I&M trail system allowing you to create your own truly epic adventures!”
The IDNR has been working around the clock to improve the I&M Canal Trail system to give us all a better, safer riding / hiking experience! This is a nice quiet little park hidden in the heart of Morris, Illinois that connects to the I&M trail system allowing you to create your own truly epic adventures! Must see!
Gebhard Woods State Park is between Nettle Creek and the Illinois & Michigan Canal. This is a great entry point for hiking, or cycling along the Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. Parking, benches, restrooms, and a drinking fountain are on-site. Come fish, hike, paddle, snowmobile, cross country ski, or camp.
A beautiful park! The streams and canals running through it make for a nice atmosphere, and the camping area was very well kept and freshly mown. The bathrooms had toilet paper, and are nearby for both the camping site and the main parking lot.
Really beautiful state park right along our normal rural area bike route. We stop here to refill our water bottles and use the restrooms. This is a great stopping point and hub for over 60 miles of off-road bike trails too! Plenty of parking and nice views.
Trail conditions & character
“Really beautiful state park right along our normal rural area bike route.”
“The fire rings have the adjustable grill tops, the bathrooms are clean but basic (no running water).”
“This is a nice quiet little park hidden in the heart of Morris, Illinois that connects to the I&M trail system allowing you to create your own truly epic adventures!”
“The bathrooms had toilet paper, and are nearby for both the camping site and the main parking lot.”
“Parking, benches, restrooms, and a drinking fountain are on-site.”
Plan your run at Gebhard Woods 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, water — reported by runners
- Phone(815) 942-0796
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–7 PM |
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