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Jane Addams Trail - Wes Block Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Freeport, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 40 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Jane Addams Trail - Wes Block Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Jane Addams Trail - Wes Block Trailhead
“The trail is well maintained, no potholes or branches blocking the path.”
“Great trail for running, walking, and bike riding”
“Straight path, no incline, very well shaded for the portion we did which was the first 4 miles north starting at Wes block trailhead.”
This is a wide path, maintained but not paved. Fine for walkers, bikes, runners. Straight path, no incline, very well shaded for the portion we did which was the first 4 miles north starting at Wes block trailhead.
This is a great trail, well maintained (often I see Dave biking with his shovel, filling in holes), scenery is varied and rustic, and unlike the roads that get better when you cross into Wisconsin, the Badger trail gets worse!
We biked on a Thursday morning in October up to the state line and back and hardly encountered anybody. The trail is wide enough to ride side by side, mostly wooded, and beautiful scenery. The trail is well maintained, no potholes or branches blocking the path.
NEEDS CANOE / KAYAK LAUNCH. Great facility. Well maintained. Thoughtfully laid out. Great for doing the bike trail Great area to stop for lunch or LAUNCH if landing was more than 12 narrow steel steps I do understand that they are going to build the landing gear and I really applaud that
Trail conditions & character
“Straight path, no incline, very well shaded for the portion we did which was the first 4 miles north starting at Wes block trailhead.”
“Straight path, no incline, very well shaded for the portion we did which was the first 4 miles north starting at Wes block trailhead.”
“Small shelter, bathroom although not one I would use.”
“We started from the Freeport Public Library and the first few miles were paved.”
“Crushed gravel, solid packed and smooth surface.”
Plan your run at Jane Addams Trail - Wes Block Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance40 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejaneaddamstrail.com
- Phone+1 800-369-2955
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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