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Illiniwek Forest Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 577 Google reviews · Running trail in Hampton, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Illiniwek Forest 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.
Riverside park with trails for hiking and biking, a lookout, and a campground.
What runners say about Illiniwek Forest Preserve
“I love hiking here as it is near home and has nicely maintained trails which are good for kids.”
“Beautiful sunset tonight and gonna be nice tomorrow too campsite along river great spot to view the beautiful scenery without any obstructions tranquil peaceful”
The trails are gorgeous and well-mainted. Narrow, but perfect for a single hiker/runner. My maps app took me to the campground instead of to the trailhead, so I was a bit confused. But once I got back on the highway, the sign was obvious. This was a perfect stop to break up a long drive. 2-2.5 mile trail.
Lots of fun trails just outside the Quad Cities! The view at the look out is worth the hike!
Very lovely park, huge patches of all kinds of flowers, nice hiking trails in the woods
The Illiniwek Campground Park is a treasure! This county owned property lies directly on the Mississippi River. Both the view and setting here are absolutely stunning. They offer 25 primitive tent camping spaces and 60 spaces for motorized and non-motorized RVs-pop ups, travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes etc.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful sunset tonight and gonna be nice tomorrow too campsite along river great spot to view the beautiful scenery without any obstructions tranquil peaceful”
“My maps app took me to the campground instead of to the trailhead, so I was a bit confused.”
Plan your run at Illiniwek Forest Preserve
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 — reported by runners
- Websitericfpd.org
- Phone(309) 203-1404
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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