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Green Bay Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Winnetka, Illinois · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Green Bay Trail'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.

Green Bay Trail — running trail in Winnetka, IL, photo 1
MixedWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Green Bay Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Awesome trail that is convenient to access the surrounding villages nearby!

★★★★★ — Stephen , Aug 2024

Excellent bike path running parallel to the Wilmette thru Highland Park Metra stops. Lots of greenery and mostly flat.

★★★★★ — Mary , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Green Bay Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • Websitewinpark.org
  • Phone+1 847-501-2040
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Green Bay Trail

Green Bay Trail, Winnetka, IL 60093

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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.