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Saint Ellens Mine Bike Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairview Heights, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Saint Ellens Mine 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.

What runners say about Saint Ellens Mine Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Kind of a cool little park with water. A nice walking trails to get you out and enjoy birds and just a little bit of nature. This would be a great family activity.

★★★★☆ — Brandon , Sep 2018

A great walk with my littles. Nice and quiet. There is a fence around the perimeter which gives me a little more ease when walking around the base of the hill trail. Didn't notice too many mosquitos. All in all a good walk. I would do it again someday. Maybe we will go again after the heat subsides.

★★★★☆ — Mahlon , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Plan your run at Saint Ellens Mine Bike Trail

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.

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–8 PM
Sunday 5 AM–8 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 Saint Ellens Mine Bike Trail

St. Ellen Mine Park Walking Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

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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.