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DuPage River Trail

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Naperville, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of DuPage River Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 DuPage River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A fantastic park. Great bike route. Many scenic and natural attractions. It's great for cycling and walking here.

★★★★★ — Rich , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 reviews →

Plan your run at DuPage River Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find DuPage River Trail

2807 Washington St, Naperville, IL 60565

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Running trails near Naperville

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Nature center with kid-oriented exhibits, including an aquarium, live animals & a playground.

under a mile away

DuPage River Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 258 reviews

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PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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under a mile away

Knoch Knolls Park

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under a mile away

Indian Boundary Park, Bolingbrook Park District

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Natural surfaceLit

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under a mile away

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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.