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Running Trails
United States
Illinois

Boone County

The best running trails in Boone County

20runs

5.0

(2)

72 people ran here

Running in Boone County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Boone County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Pierce Lake loop from Harlem
Intermediate

00:49

6.89km

Rock Cut State Park – Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Harlem
Expert

02:11

17.9km

Espenscheid Forest Preserve loop from Cherry Valley
Intermediate

01:01

8.50km

Running loop from Cherry Valley
Easy

00:36

4.99km

Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Harlem
Expert

02:04

17.0km

Running loop from Harlem
Easy

00:27

3.69km

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    1

    Pierce Lake loop from Harlem

    00:49

    6.89km

    7:03/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    12

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Rock Cut State Park – Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Harlem

    02:11

    17.9km

    7:18/km

    170m

    170m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    12

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3
    3

    Espenscheid Forest Preserve loop from Cherry Valley

    01:01

    8.50km

    7:11/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    8

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Running loop from Cherry Valley

    00:36

    4.99km

    7:09/km

    30m

    30m

    Easy

    5

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Willow Creek Natural Area loop from Harlem

    02:04

    17.0km

    7:18/km

    170m

    170m

    Expert

    8

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Running loop from Harlem

    00:27

    3.69km

    7:16/km

    20m

    20m

    Easy

    3

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7

Running loop from Loves Park

00:44

7.05km

6:14/km

30m

30m

Intermediate

3

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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