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Harold's Landing Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 107 Google reviews · Running trail in Moline, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Harold's Landing 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Picnic-friendly recreational area near the Rock River, with a boat ramp and a swing.

What runners say about Harold's Landing Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (107 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful views of the river !”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“A nice, quiet place to walk, launch your boat, eat your lunch and look at the Rock River.”

A nice, quiet place to walk, launch your boat, eat your lunch and look at the Rock River. I remember Harold's restaurant very well, many good memories.

★★★★★ — Jeanne , Nov 2021

I come here to fish along Rock river and walk my dog. It's always clean and taken care of. Nice place for a picnic

★★★★★ — Courtney , Aug 2021

I enjoy this area right on the river there's a walking path, a boat dock, plenty of space for activities. Good safe place to meet with family and friends. Public restroom is available as well. I see potential for future development here for various projects and usecases for our community.

★★★★★ — Joe , Apr 2023

Nice place to launch your boat, take a walk, have a picnic or sit quietly in your car and just be.

★★★★☆ — Cathy , Dec 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful views of the river !”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“A nice, quiet place to walk, launch your boat, eat your lunch and look at the Rock River.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“No overnight, but yes, two big unisex restrooms that are open.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Harold's Landing 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitemoline.il.us
  • Phone(309) 524-2424
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Harold's Landing Park

2600 N Shore Dr, Moline, IL 61265

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.