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Downers Grove Fury

4.7 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Downers Grove, Illinois · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Downers Grove Fury's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Downers Grove Fury

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Good shade under the trees to enjoy a Summer walk. It's near the tracks so the boys enjoy the occasional train and there's also a baseball field, park and basketball court. There's a main trail and smaller sometime narrow trails as well.

★★★★☆ — Gaagle , Aug 2020

Well now I know what Google maps calls the woods behind Gilbert Park. Very nice place to walk the dogs.

★★★★☆ — Michael , Jun 2019

Back in the hills behind the fields are many bunches of wild ramps. Pick from the center of the cluster, only a few per each plant so colonies remain healthy and fruitful. Early April and May, leave to seed when the flowers set.

★★★★☆ — Nathan , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 reviews →

Plan your run at Downers Grove Fury

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitedgparks.org
  • Phone+1 630-963-1300
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Downers Grove Fury

1500 Gilbert Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.