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Hoffman Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Godfrey, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hoffman Gardens' 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 Hoffman Gardens
“Beautiful trails, lovely sights of the rivers and amazing rock formations.”
This place was very fun went with my family. A variation of different trails you can hike whether you want to hike a longer trail or shorter. Lots of waterfalls on the Beaver trail ot was so much fun got lots of good pictures to!
On the Great River Road, a great roadside stop with interpretive signage explaining area history and a bit of geology with the bluff cut to view the strata. There are paved walkways and mowed grass. There are no restroom facilities.
Beautiful trails, lovely sights of the rivers and amazing rock formations. Lots of areas to sit down and rest and signs to read and learn!
Trail conditions & character
“On the Great River Road, a great roadside stop with interpretive signage explaining area history and a bit of geology with the bluff cut to view the strata.”
Plan your run at Hoffman Gardens
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegodfreyil.org
- Phone(618) 466-3324
- Social Facebook
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