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Lakeside Nature Center
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Galesburg, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeside Nature Center'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.
Trail conditions & character
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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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteci.galesburg.il.us
- Phone(309) 345-3683
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–5:29 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:50 AM–5:43 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM–5:45 PM |
| Saturday | 6:55 AM–5:47 PM |
| Sunday | 7:27 AM–5:28 PM |
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