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Vermillion River Greenway trail head

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Streator, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Vermillion River Greenway trail head 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.

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What runners say about Vermillion River Greenway trail head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (9 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Such a hidden place but a great time to take dogs on a good walk! We walked two miles such a pretty view of the vermilion. They also have picnic tables by the water where you can eat and just unwind

★★★★★ — Josiah , Apr 2022

Nice peaceful trail a block away from City Park that starts at 201 W. Broadway St. and runs along the Vermilion River and ends at 1st St. Nice views of the river and different creeks along the way. Every once in a while you will see some deer back there.

★★★★★ — Brett , Dec 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 9 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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Where to find Vermillion River Greenway trail head

201 W Broadway St, Streator, IL 61364

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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.