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Park Trails | Prospect Park

Running trail in Moline, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
18 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Park Trails | Prospect 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.

Park Trails | Prospect Park — running trail in Moline, IL, photo 1
Mixed18 mi

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance18 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitemoline.il.us
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Hours

Monday 7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM
Thursday 7 AM–3 PM
Friday 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Park Trails | Prospect Park

Moline, Illinois

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Running trails near Moline

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Prospect Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews

Moline, IL

PavedScenic

Recreation spot with a kids' playground, walking trails & a fishing pond, plus disc golf & baseball.

under a mile away

Browning Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews

Moline, IL

Clean park featuring playground equipment, a track and a stadium.

under a mile away

Harold's Landing Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews

Moline, IL

Scenic

Picnic-friendly recreational area near the Rock River, with a boat ramp and a swing.

1.3 miles away

Stephens Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 434 reviews

Moline, IL

25 mi

Unpretentious option offering multiple athletic fields, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

1.7 miles away

Sylvan Island Gateway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Moline, IL

Mixed

Park featuring paved walking and biking paths, a bridge leading to hiking trails, and fishing.

2.5 miles away

Ben Butterworth Parkway West

4.6 ★★★★★ 813 reviews

Moline, IL

54 miPavedScenic

50-acre park offering a fishing pier, boat launch & playground, plus picnic shelters & paved trails.

2.6 miles away

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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.