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William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve
4 ★★★★☆ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockton, Illinois · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve'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 William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve
It's a neat preserve that opened to the public Jan. 1, 2023. Lots of birds, particularly woodpeckers (February visit). It's near a highway so you do hear the traffic a bit while there.
Plan your run at William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Websitenaturalland.org
- Phone(815) 964-6666
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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