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SIUE Cross-Country Course
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Edwardsville, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from SIUE Cross-Country Course'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 SIUE Cross-Country Course
“I loved my time running cross country at SIUE, and I miss this beautiful cross county course now that I am no longer in the area.”
“I really enjoy mixing the CC course with the miles of single track trails to make a great and fun run!”
“Tree lined paths and beautiful scenery to guide the way .”
I loved my time running cross country at SIUE, and I miss this beautiful cross county course now that I am no longer in the area. The rolling hills made for excellent workouts, and I have some terrific memories from the practices and races here.
It's a great place to go for a long walk among nature and few other people. It's a nice uncrowded place to walk your dog, take a run or ride your bike off path. There are wide grassy trails and dirt paths through the beautiful wooded areas.
This coarse is beautiful. Tree lined paths and beautiful scenery to guide the way . The SIUE campus is stunning! Wildlife fills the area and is protected so there are not a lot of buildings or housing to scar the scenic views. This place is great for runners walkers and cyclists. A great place to spend the afternoon.
Great course! Wooded trail with some shade. Several hills and multiple chances to see the runners throughout the race. Nice open area but little shade in the holding/staging so being a canopy and cooler with cold drinks.
Trail conditions & character
“There are wide grassy trails and dirt paths through the beautiful wooded areas.”
“I loved my time running cross country at SIUE, and I miss this beautiful cross county course now that I am no longer in the area.”
“The rolling hills made for excellent workouts, and I have some terrific memories from the practices and races here.”
“Great place, easy to find, and close organized parking.”
“I really enjoy mixing the CC course with the miles of single track trails to make a great and fun run!”
Plan your run at SIUE Cross-Country Course
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitesiuecougars.com
- Phone+1 618-650-2371
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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