Are dogs allowed on Wildlife Prairie Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Wildlife Prairie Park but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Wildlife Prairie Park?

No, Wildlife Prairie Park does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Wildlife Prairie Park?

Wildlife Prairie Park is rated difficult. It is 9.7 miles long with 1,047 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

See Illinois trail conditions

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Illinois

Wildlife Prairie Park

Edwards, Illinois

9.7 mi

Distance

1,047 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 33m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Wildlife Prairie Park, also known as the Hazel & Bill Rutherford Wildlife Prairie Park, is located in Peoria County, Illinois, approximately 10 miles west of downtown Peoria in central Illinois. Opened in the 1970s, it has most recently been operated as a not-for-profit corporation since 2013. The park has 1,800 acres (730 ha) of land with over 150 animals of 60 different species that are native to Illinois.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:164 ft

Max:193 ft

319 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.