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Goshen Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in O'Fallon, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Goshen Trail Head'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.
What runners say about Goshen Trail Head
“I usually do my runs around here It's a great place to ride your bike or run.”
Lovely hiking and biking trail i actually hiked it from here to Maryville park and back. Really cool that it just keeps going. When the sun stays out longer i may just hike past edwardsville and such. There are no restrooms or water for miles though so be warned. The first one i found was at the park in maryville.
I’m so happy to have heard about this trail. A lot of trees in certain areas help to keep you cool when it’s really hot out and beautiful scenery along the way. I run into friends on the trail sometimes which is nice also.
Nice bike trail to walk on in the Spring time. There is no bathrooms nearby or water filling stations so be careful. Staying in your own lane is also good for bikers and people with dogs.
An incredible extension of the metro east trail network. It has been immensely popular and an economic boom for the local fitness companies, people getting healthy!!!! Good for all of us!
Trail conditions & character
“Easy to find, easy access to the trail, clean porta potty, but is so popular it could use more parking.”
“Easy to find, easy access to the trail, clean porta potty, but is so popular it could use more parking.”
“This trail is paved and popular with parking, though not near enough on really busy days.”
Plan your run at Goshen Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
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