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Greene Valley Forest Preserve West entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Bolingbrook, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Greene Valley Forest Preserve West entrance'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 Greene Valley Forest Preserve West entrance
“Very convenient camping place in the middle of Naperville completely secluded by the well maintained forest preserve.”
“This place has nice pretty wide paths to walk and see the beautiful trees.”
“Crushed limestone paths are ideal for walking/running and super smooth for a stroller or bike.”
“5 mi were very shady, but the majority of the trial had little/no shade.”
“I would say it falls into the category of the wild side of forest preserve,but in the same time trails are clearly marked and defined.”
This place is great. I’m in IL on business and am so glad I found this place. What a beautiful day! I did the White Oak trail and it was great. The trail was wide and parts where shady, sunny, and hilly. So I felt like I was hiking. I walked and ran the trail.
The forest preserve and trails here are amazing! You could walk around for hours and not take the same path twice.
Large preserve with highest point in DuPage county Yes it was a landfill and most likely a gravel pit b4 that
Trails are large, well maintained, and well marked. Crushed limestone paths are ideal for walking/running and super smooth for a stroller or bike. I parked at the south lot and walked the White Oak Trail (2.7 mi) on a sunny morning (75 degrees). The first 0.75 mi and last 0.
Trail conditions & character
“This place has nice pretty wide paths to walk and see the beautiful trees.”
“There's a ton of parking, and informational sign with maps, garbage cans, and a clean port-a-potty at the trailhead.”
“5 mi were very shady, but the majority of the trial had little/no shade.”
“Large preserve with highest point in DuPage county Yes it was a landfill and most likely a gravel pit b4 that”
“As of 7/28/2020, the oversized porta-potty near the south parking lot was open, but did not have hand sanitizer.”
Plan your run at Greene Valley Forest Preserve West entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.com
- Phone(630) 933-7200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–7 PM |
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