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Nature At The Confluence
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in South Beloit, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Nature At The Confluence'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 Nature At The Confluence
“This is a beautiful, peaceful, educational nature center, located at the confluence of the Rock River and Turtle Creek on the Illinois / Wisconsin border.”
“This is a beautiful, peaceful, educational nature center, located at the confluence of the Rock River and Turtle Creek on the Illinois / Wisconsin border.”
This is an environmental gem in South Beloit, Illinois that has been open just since 2017. It is a five acre prairie restoration area with a learning center and learning programs during season. If you’re reading this in September 2019, check out the pics for programs coming up. A bonus is a new Rock River Trail center.
Interesting gem just yards from the Wisconsin border. A little bit history and a lot of beautiful nature. Fascinating effort to recapture a space for prairie from the foundry by products and garbage that apparently used to overrun the area. You would never know it now.
Had a great time for a Halloween celebration. We had snacks and punch, learned about nocturnal wildlife in the area, decorated a bat box that will serve as a shelter for the animals, and went on a fun night hike looking for Bigfoot. There was also a nice outdoor fire.
NATC is a wonderful place to learn about nature or simply go for a peaceful hike. The preserve is a beautiful contrast to the urban area that surrounds it and honors the rich history of the land it sits on. Add lots of activities and an informative staff - this place an all-around gem.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful, peaceful, educational nature center, located at the confluence of the Rock River and Turtle Creek on the Illinois / Wisconsin border.”
“This is a beautiful, peaceful, educational nature center, located at the confluence of the Rock River and Turtle Creek on the Illinois / Wisconsin border.”
Plan your run at Nature At The Confluence
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitenatureattheconfluence.com
- Phone(815) 200-6910
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM |
Running trails near South Beloit
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Turtle Creek Park
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Riverside Park West
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Turtle Creek Greenway Trail
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