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Sam Vadalabene Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Alton, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sam Vadalabene 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 Sam Vadalabene Trail
“The paved trail is great and beautiful view”
Easy trail not the safest tho just look where you are going and don't stand under rocks. Very pretty but alot of graffiti and vandalism. Big piasa bird is up on the left when you come in. And some good fishing along the river.
Great trail and forested area with the bonus of local folklore, caution as parts of the trail does go onto private property, (Please stay out of home owners back yards) and the cave area is "enter at your own risk "
Great trail to ride. Not really crazy about riding with traffic. The paved trail is great and beautiful view
A favorite! I didn't grow up near the Mississippi but getting to do intervals next to it is amazing. The trail could stand some clean up because of weeds growing through cracks and overgrowth in general in different areas.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Sam Vadalabene Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7:30 PM |
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