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Fox Trail Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Batavia, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Fox Trail Park 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 Fox Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I started walking at the trail in North Aurora IL and walked north to Red Oak Nature Center. Then I walked back and was lucky to be able to wait a little while and catch the sunset.

★★★★★ — Gail , Oct 2022

A very nicely situated park in the forest, ideal for walks among singing birds, as well as crowds and peace. A very nice park. I recommend walking here not only to local residents from the nearby estate but also to visitors.

★★★★★ — Rich , Jun 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

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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 Fox Trail Park

420 Fox Trail Dr, Batavia, IL 60510

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Les Arends Forest Preserve

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Small, wooded preserve offering fishing in the Fox River, picnic areas & trails for hiking & biking.

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Red Oak Nature Center

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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 Something out of date?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.