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Kickapoo Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kickapoo Creek 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.
What runners say about Kickapoo Creek Park
“Fitness trails hiking trails picnic pavilions playground clean restrooms and free parking newly added power supply at picnic areas and pavilions!”
“Beautiful park for walks, jogs, biking, or just nature watching.”
“Well maintained, quiet park with a nice meandering river and river access.”
Great place to walk, bike or drive. Love to see the insects, animals and changing scenery throughout the year.
Beautiful park for walks, jogs, biking, or just nature watching. A true gem for Logan County and the city of Lincoln.
Nice, clean area to walk and hike around, but be aware as there is wildlife in the area, there is a park area in which the signs will lead you to, and an area where you can park, and there is also a restroom there, right of the Lincoln Parkway or Old Route 66 whatever you guys want to call it
Unique park with bird watching building with info. Fitness trails hiking trails picnic pavilions playground clean restrooms and free parking newly added power supply at picnic areas and pavilions!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park for walks, jogs, biking, or just nature watching.”
“Fitness trails hiking trails picnic pavilions playground clean restrooms and free parking newly added power supply at picnic areas and pavilions!”
“Well maintained, quiet park with a nice meandering river and river access.”
Plan your run at Kickapoo Creek 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 — reported by runners
- Phone(217) 735-2953
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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