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H.U.M Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Marengo, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from H.U.M Trail'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.
Easy trail for walking and biking, offering a tranquil ride and benches for rests.
What runners say about H.U.M Trail
Ignore all the photos posted by user Gina Williamson-- they are not from this HUM Trail. I wish Google would delete them!
This is a great trail for a town without any. It's well kept and often isn't busy.
Easy paved trail with divided lines. Great place for biking, walking and jogging. There is a restroom along the trail and an area to lock up bikes and have picnic. Parking lot is on the small side, but it wasn't busy when I arrived so it was easy to get a spot.
I love biking this 3.2 mile trail from Marengo to Union and back. Pretty year around. I see a lot of people walking their dogs, jogging, biking, and students walking home from school. Glad to know it's getting plenty of use!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail to walk or ride a bike, nicely paved and lots of shade 🌳🌲”
“Parking lot is on the small side, but it wasn't busy when I arrived so it was easy to get a spot.”
Plan your run at H.U.M Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance100 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemccdistrict.org
- Phone+1 815-338-6223
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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