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M.J. Rhymer Family Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Normal, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from M.J. Rhymer Family Nature Preserve'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 M.J. Rhymer Family Nature Preserve
“Outstanding place to relax & thank God for all His beautiful creations.”
“Great quiet place to take a walk in nature with a couple of benches and trails defined by mowed grass”
Great quiet place to take a walk in nature with a couple of benches and trails defined by mowed grass
I didn’t really have a lot of time to visit, but if you live in the area and are looking for a secluded place to walk amongst trees or have a picnic lunch, this could be the place for you.
Great place for a casual walk, nap on a bench watching the clouds go by, or taking pictures of nature.
Trail conditions & character
“Great quiet place to take a walk in nature with a couple of benches and trails defined by mowed grass”
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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.
- Websitefacebook.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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