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Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Dixon, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell 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.
Public park with kid-friendly trails, wildlife, zip lining, and picnic facilities.
What runners say about Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park
“Very nice park doesn't look like they keep it as clean as they used to used to be a guy that worked there with a green truck he kept it up really well.”
“Beautiful park, gorgeous surroundings, bountiful wildlife, spectacular river with outstanding boat ramps and docks.”
I went to check out the trails that Lowell has to offer today. The two park rangers I met were very friendly and helpful! They gave me advice about which trails might be best and warned me about the mosquitoes!
This is a cool spot to come with the grandkids or take a walk with a loved one, or throw a boat in the river, it's a beautiful drive full of nature sounds, we always see a deer to and plenty of birds
Nice State Park with the winding roads down a long forested hill to the Rock River below. This is the same Park where President and actor Ronald Reagan was a life guard during his youth. It is said that many young damsels faked drowning to be rescued by this handsome young man.
Great trials to walk or bike in this splendid natural wooded environment with lots of wildlife to enjoy seeing, from birds to animals to insects. There are friendly park rangers to assist you and staff at the nature center- including a botonist do guide you with interesting information about the park's natural wonders.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, gorgeous surroundings, bountiful wildlife, spectacular river with outstanding boat ramps and docks.”
Plan your run at Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park
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.
- Websitedixonparkdistrict.com
- Phone(815) 288-5209
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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