Sand Creek Conservation Area

Nadzeya Mizavets

Nice trails, not as many people but some equestrian traffic. Prepare to jump through or get your feet wet in the multiple ford's running along and across the trails. Recommend for all nature explorers

B to the M

Well maintained trails that are easy to follow. Should you choose to go counter clockwise, you can take the outer loop (watch out for the Horse landmines!) to experience the open prairie and then head into some very nice canopied forrest area. If you are a trail runner, this is a great place to do training (albeit a little on the short side)...also if a regular runner, this is a great place to do hill repeats. As others have mentioned, after a rain it can definitely get muddy.

Cheryl Crowdson

Horseback Riding at Sand Creek is wonderful. The trails are always mowed; there are creek crossings and some hills, lots of woods - 7.5 miles. The only wish I have is that there could be more trails. SOOOOO NICE! The park rangers are very courteous. They always turn off the mower/tractor/4-wheeler and back of the trail. Hikers are also allowed, so beware if you're horse isn't used to that. ;)

Ben Watkins

This is a gorgeous stand of timber with rolling moraines, well maintained trails, broad open meadows, gentle streams and an abundance of flora and fauna. I have seen hawks, owls, vultures, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs and a wide variety of songbirds, butterflies and flowering plants there. Sand Creek is a beautiful community asset of Central Illinois.