By uschfrau in September, 2010
This trail is very well maintained and fairly well used. It's short, but plans are still in progress to connect it to Staunton (which is now connected to the Madison County trail system). Right now, the Benld/Gillespie trail is good for a short walk/run (2.8 miles roundtrip). Parking is available in Benld, but not right by the trailhead in Gillespie. The trail connects two small towns, but there is always wildlife along the trail. We see deer and coyotes on a regular basis on this trail. It goes right by the sewage treatment plant, so the air is not the best in some places, but still a very enjoyable walking trail.