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Morton Bike Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Morton, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
3 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Morton Bike Trail'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.

3 mi

What runners say about Morton Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We learned about this from the hotel we stayed at. It was a nice walk path and even though it was just an after dinner stroll we did not make it all the way to Peoria. The parking area is very close to the Casey’s Gas station.

★★★★★ — Jason , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Plan your run at Morton Bike Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitemorton.recdesk.com

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Morton Bike Trail

845 W Jackson St, Morton, IL 61550

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.