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Lincoln Trail Homestead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Decatur, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lincoln Trail Homestead'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.
Quiet park, with trails and a cemetery, for picnics and family visits.
What runners say about Lincoln Trail Homestead
“Very well maintained with a good variety of plants with name plates.”
“the day I arrived the sun was shining it was beautiful outside and this might be a pretty nice place for a picnic.”
“The sound of a bubbling steam of water in a quiet secluded location is a draft of refreshing serenity in a crazy world.”
This is a small state park with a huge historical significance - the first home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois. It was neglected for decades, but is being enthusiastically rejuvenated in the last five years, with canoe access to the Sangamon River, a new restroom facility, good playground equipment, picnic facilities,…
Toke grandkids out to explore. It was a beautiful day day and was fun. Lots if trees and could walk down to the river it was so low.
Has a river access/“beach” area just south of the park as well. Love the fact that there are car sized trail paths to walk/hike. Makes it much more enjoyable for my family. Hey park maintence guys/girls, thank you for what you do out there.
You can actually hike here, there are some short trails on the west side of the park. Stop at the main shelter bulletin board to take a picture of the trail map. Nice short trails along the river, mostly flat.
Trail conditions & character
“the day I arrived the sun was shining it was beautiful outside and this might be a pretty nice place for a picnic.”
“The sound of a bubbling steam of water in a quiet secluded location is a draft of refreshing serenity in a crazy world.”
“Pet friendly area and several covered picnic spots along with a couple of playground areas.”
Plan your run at Lincoln Trail Homestead
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.illinois.gov
- Phone(217) 864-3121
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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