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Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department

4.6 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Godfrey, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department'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.

RestroomsWater

Park-based recreational center providing a wide range of family events & athletic amenities.

What runners say about Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (134 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“is top-notch and is one of the most beautiful and well maintained properties in Madison County!”

Nice clean newer park and playground equipment. Great for all ages. It also has pavilions with picnic tables and electricity plus clean restrooms. Great place for children, gatherings or walking exercise.

★★★★★ — Stacey , Jan 2019

Nice little park kind of off the beaten path. Good place to take the kiddos.

★★★★★ — David , May 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“It also has pavilions with picnic tables and electricity plus clean restrooms.”

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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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitegodfreyil.org
  • Phone(618) 466-1483
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–12 PM, 1–4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–12 PM, 1–4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–12 PM, 1–4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–12 PM, 1–4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–12 PM, 1–4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department

6810 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035

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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.