Biking & Hiking

Hiking, Biking, & Equestrian Trails at Comlara Park

There are more than 25 miles of scenic trails available for Hiking, Biking, and Equestrian use at Comlara Park at Evergreen Lake (PDF). The Park also offers a self-guided nature trail with over 20 stations.

Download a Hiking and Biking Trail Map (PDF) for your off-road experience at COMLARA Park.  

HAPPY TRAILS!

Trail Names & Descriptions

Name of Trail Length Traffic Allowed Terrain
Barred Owl Trail 0.7 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
Big Flats Area Access Trail 1.6 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
Bovine Trail 0.9 miles Hiking & biking Difficult
Campers Park Trail 1.9 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
Coharie Pass 0.3 miles Hiking & biking Moderate/Difficult
Fisherman's Trail 2.5 miles Hiking & biking Moderate
Hillside Access Trail 1.1 miles Hiking & biking Difficult
John English Memorial Trail 4.4 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Easy/Moderate
John English Prairie Trail 0.4 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Easy
Lakeview Nature Trail 0.8 miles Hiking & biking Moderate
Mallard Cove Access Trail 0.8 miles Hiking & biking Moderate/Difficult
Mallard Slough Access Trail 1.2 miles Hiking & biking Moderate/Difficult
Meadow Lark Trail 1.3 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
Pheasant Run Trail 2.1 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Easy
Red Tail Trail 1.7 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
Shady Hollow Nature Trail 1.5 miles Foot traffic only Moderate/Difficult
Two Cedars Access Trail 0.2 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
White Oak Primitive Camping Trail 0.9 miles Hiking & biking Moderate
White Oak Access Trail 1.3 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
White Pines Access Trail 1.9 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate
Whitetail Slough Access Trail 3.9 miles Non-motorized (hiking, biking & equestrian) Moderate

Single Track Trail Descriptions

All Single Track Trails are Hiking & Biking ONLY

Maintenance and construction of COMLARA Park single track trails are provided with help from CORBA (COMLARA Off-Road Biking Association)

-Trail 1- Moderate/Difficult Terrain-Trail 2- Moderate/Difficult Terrain
-Trail 3- Moderate/Difficult Terrain-Trail 4- Moderate/Difficult Terrain
-Trail 5- Moderate/Difficult Terrain-Trail 6- Moderate/Difficult Terrain
-Trail 7E & 7W- Moderate/Difficult Terrain


Trail Use & Precautions

  • All trail users should be observant of changing trail conditions. Bicycle riders should wear safety helmets at all times.
  • All trails are natural turf surface and are therefore continually changing and variable. Please use trails cautiously and in full control. Be prepared to stop for fallen tree limbs, rocks, etc.
  • Please stay on trails. While trail surfaces are variable, turf conditions off of trails are uncertain at best. Location of trail users is also much more difficult when users leave trails.
  • Always stay to the right of the trail to allow for oncoming traffic.
  • Trail use is recommended with partners or groups. Always consider physical health when selecting trails and uses.
  • Bicycling use- Off-road bicycling are recognized by Illinois statutes as hazardous recreational activities. All participation is at the participant's own risk.
  • Trail surfaces are not suitable for normal narrow tire bicycles. All-terrain bicycles with reinforced frames and all-terrain tires are recommended. Bicycles are restricted to single file while using trails. Bicycles may not be operated in a manner or speed which endangers horses and pedestrians who always have the right-of-way.
  • Cyclists must dismount at all bridges.
  • For emergencies, dial 9-1-1