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Trail fork - unofficial
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Trail fork - unofficial yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Trail fork - unofficial
This path from the Lost Bridge Trail goes up to Dirksen Parkway near County Market. It used to pretty rough but is in excellent condition for bikes or walking. Not paved so could be muddy after rain fall.
Plan your run at Trail fork - unofficial
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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