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Martin's Landing
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Sterling, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Martin's Landing yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Martin's Landing
“Beautiful few and quick way to walk from sterling to rock falls and a great way to relax on the way would help to have out houses for the walkers”
I love walking around and sitting watching the river. 😊 I go more towards the end of the day ☺️
I've rode my bike down there more times than I can count over the past 25 years. A great place to relax, unwind, and maybe skip a few rocks. The newer path that goes over the river is beautiful. I would've gotten into much more trouble as a kid if would've been there then lol.
I had a State Rep from Rockford in town and showed him Martin’s Landing and our part of the Rock River. He was so impressed with our facilities and the Pelicans you can see from the walking bridge.
It's a great place to go walking fishing, and relaxing. Bathrooms are available only during spring, summer, & early fall. Yes, you can go picnicking. There is a big gazebo and some benches.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful few and quick way to walk from sterling to rock falls and a great way to relax on the way would help to have out houses for the walkers”
Plan your run at Martin's Landing
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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