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Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Carbondale, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve'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.
Pet-friendly spot with a few short trails winding through the woods, plus an annual pumpkin glow event.
What runners say about Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve
“Beautiful and well maintained a great place for youth group activities and nature walk and talks”
“Beautiful and well maintained a great place for youth group activities and nature walk and talks”
“It's also a good place to show someone how to read the trail signs, since they have the trail clearly marked.”
Our family went first time to Pumkin Glow tonight we really loved it it was a very unique experience in the dark. So many different pumpkin faces and the trail was very nice. Everyone seemed very friendly. We would love to go again next year. Maybe sometime walk some of the other trails when it's not dark as well.
It's great to see places like this one. Where we help childern get outside & learn. ^-^ I highly recommend any of their trails. They are my favorite spot for a wall during lunch, or with my kids.
Beautiful and well maintained a great place for youth group activities and nature walk and talks
Wonderful and well maintained trail bursting with young paw paws. This trail is a short loop that will take you through some lovely views! You'll feel like you are in the Shawnee right in the middle of town! This place is truly magical during the Halloween season!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and well maintained a great place for youth group activities and nature walk and talks”
“Wonderful trail, great for kids and all flat easy paths”
Plan your run at Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitegreenearthinc.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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