Best trails near Carbondale

9 trails · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Carbondale, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 9 of 9 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Crab Orchard Greenway
#1 Crab Orchard Greenway
1.6 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Mudline Trail
#2 Mudline Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Park Street to Main Street
#3 Park Street to Main Street
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Piles Fork Greenway
#4 Piles Fork Greenway
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Carbondale to Murphysboro
#5 Carbondale to Murphysboro
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Crab Orchard Greenway
#6 Crab Orchard Greenway
0.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Piles Fork Greenway
#7 Piles Fork Greenway
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Campus Lake Trail
#8 Campus Lake Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Nature Trail
#9 Nature Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Carbondale

The Carbondale area has 9 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Carbondale

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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