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Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 442 Google reviews · Running trail in Valmeyer, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve'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.
Hiking and walking trails along bluffs, with views of the Mississippi floodplains, plus some caves.
What runners say about Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve
“It's got a very strenuous trail with multiple paths that lead through a beautiful Forest with many wildflowers in the spring on Johnson t Trail.”
This hike is our top pick in the area! It offers a delightful blend of easy, challenging, and wonderfully scenic sections. Typically, we complete it in about an hour and a half, taking our time to enjoy the views along the way. The old mining structures add a fascinating touch to the experience.
Great hike, gorgeous views from the outlooks on top of the trail. A moderately hard hike and there are some steep drop offs with narrow trails in a few areas, if hiking with kids keep them on the trail. Stay on the trails, lots of solid looking ground that's actually loose gravel. This is definitely worth another hike!
I love this place. There are a few trails that all converge at different points (about 7 miles of trails in total if you did everything). It's not the biggest hiking trail system in the area, but the scenery is second to none; very beautiful.
This is a great hike that does not take too long. The paths are good, but can be a little tricky for first time visitors. The views are awesome. Make sure you take plenty of water if you are going all the way to the scenic view. The scenic view is well worth the hike.
Trail conditions & character
“It's got a very strenuous trail with multiple paths that lead through a beautiful Forest with many wildflowers in the spring on Johnson t Trail.”
“A moderately hard hike and there are some steep drop offs with narrow trails in a few areas, if hiking with kids keep them on the trail.”
“It's also an excellent workout, bc the trail elevates 400 feet up the bluff from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve
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
- Websitefacebook.com
- Phone(618) 935-2131
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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