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Plum Creek Greenway Trail - Goodenow Road Access
4.4 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Crete, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Plum Creek Greenway Trail - Goodenow Road Access' 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 Plum Creek Greenway Trail - Goodenow Road Access
“The location is easy to find and has several great trails and beautiful views.”
The trail is beautiful, especially over rmthe ravine. Easy to access and plenty to see, especially for equestrians and naturalists/biologists studying local flora.
My favorite trail around here. The trail is well maintained. The scenery is beautiful.
Excellent place to walk and perfect for wildlife photographers! There are a great variety of birds in the area. The location is easy to find and has several great trails and beautiful views.
It's a straight shot no curves .but still a lot of fun to walk. a lot to see.
Trail conditions & character
“The location is easy to find and has several great trails and beautiful views.”
“Lovely trail, only thing is no port a potty at horse parking lot.”
Plan your run at Plum Creek Greenway Trail - Goodenow Road Access
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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitereconnectwithnature.org
- Phone+1 815-727-8700
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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