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Mitchell Lakes Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Carol Stream, Illinois · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Mitchell Lakes Park'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Mitchell Lakes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A beautiful spot to come walking. The path is well kept and it's not difficult to get all your steps in for the day. It's a peaceful location.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Oct 2023

Beautiful walking path near armstrong park! Very peaceful but you cannot see tha sunset because of tha buildings & trees

★★★★★ — Diiana , Sep 2024

Fun little spot to go for a walk or take pictures. Hey, if the weather's nice enough you could even go for a picnic here!

★★★★★ — Aa , Aug 2019

My wife and I walk this park almost daily, wonderful but watch put for geese.

★★★★★ — Zach , Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

Plan your run at Mitchell Lakes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitecsparks.org
  • Phone(630) 784-6100
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Mitchell Lakes Park

200 E Elk Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188

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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.