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Madigan State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 194 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 Madigan State 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 Madigan State Park
“My childhood playground and still playing there st 50 years old excellent fishing trails and plenty of beautiful nature to view”
“very peaceful place to visit when you want feel the nature surrounding you.”
I enjoyed driving through the park in the early morning and the deer population was amazing. If I stopped the car an remained quite they would stay there and not run away.
Outdoor fun! Wildlife galore, picnic areas, pavilions horseshoe pits, playground, pavilions,canoe/kayak launch, fishing, hiking trails and public pit toilet restrooms
Nice quiet park. Lots of deer, and wildlife. Plenty of trails, and a good size park. Good for walking, biking, picnic's, or just to ride through. Very peaceful.
I go to Railsplitter every September for their dove hunting program. It's a small operation (only 30 hunters per day) but is well run. The staff are nice and the grounds are clean.
Trail conditions & character
“My childhood playground and still playing there st 50 years old excellent fishing trails and plenty of beautiful nature to view”
“very peaceful place to visit when you want feel the nature surrounding you.”
“Wildlife galore, picnic areas, pavilions horseshoe pits, playground, pavilions,canoe/kayak launch, fishing, hiking trails and public pit toilet restrooms”
Plan your run at Madigan State 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.illinois.gov
- Phone(217) 735-2424
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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