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Warbler Ridge Conservation Area: North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Charleston, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Warbler Ridge Conservation Area: North Trailhead'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 Warbler Ridge Conservation Area: North Trailhead
Great place to hike without ever worrying about getting lost. Just take a couple of hours out of your day to experience wilderness within the confines of civilization. I would strongly recommend you give it a try.
Very nice quiet trail. Rarely anyone else on the trail. Just a single dirt trail. Great for trail running or a quiet hike.
A beautiful place to hike. It reminds me of Fox Ridge State Park just down the road.
Plan your run at Warbler Ridge Conservation Area: North Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websitegrandprairiefriends.org
- Phone(217) 345-1390
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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