Best trails near Glen Carbon

12 trails · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Glen Carbon, 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 12 of 12 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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MCT Goshen Trail
#1 MCT Goshen Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 71: intrinsic quality
71Top-rated
G
Glen Carbon Heritage Trail
#2 Glen Carbon Heritage Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
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MCT Ronald J. Foster Heritage Trail
#3 MCT Ronald J. Foster Heritage Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
M
MCT Nature Trail
#4 MCT Nature Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Heritage Connector Trail
#5 Heritage Connector Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Connector Trail
#6 Connector Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Nickel Plate Trail
#7 Nickel Plate Trail
0.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N
Nickel Plate Trail
#8 Nickel Plate Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Goshen - Heritage Trail Connector
#9 Goshen - Heritage Trail Connector
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Goshen Trail
#10 Goshen Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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MCT Nickel Plate Trail
#11 MCT Nickel Plate Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Greenspace East Walking Trail
#12 Greenspace East Walking Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Glen Carbon

The Glen Carbon area has 12 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 Glen Carbon

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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