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Indian Mounds Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Quincy, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Indian Mounds 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.

Stroller / ADARestroomsWater

Children-friendly park with a public restroom, trails, and a bridge.

What runners say about Indian Mounds Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (116 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I love it because I saw a BIGFOOT CHILLING IN THE PATCH OF SUN LIGHT ON ONE OF THE TRAILS

★★★★★ — Arlo , Aug 2020

A lot of fun times here. Walking in the creek taking pictures or just driving around

★★★★★ — Colt , Jul 2019

The mounds were interesting but unmarked except for being numbers on the park brochure which the teenager running swimming pool admission didn't realize he had until he looked under his counter.

★★★★☆ — Roy , Jul 2025

The waterfall area could be a little cleaner but overall nice little place to go take my dog down there about once a week so she can run around and play in the water

★★★★★ — Simon , Jul 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Indian Mounds 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitequincyparkdistrict.com
  • Phone+1 217-223-7703
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Indian Mounds Park

RJ Peters Dr and, S 8th St, Quincy, IL 62301

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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.