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Virgil Gilman Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Aurora, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Virgil Gilman Nature 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.
Park with kid-friendly hikes, wildlife and paved, gravel and asphalt trails.
What runners say about Virgil Gilman Nature Trail
“The path itself was clean and made from asphalt which was awesome.”
“The trail is really scenic in parts, covered on both sides by a lot of trees.”
“Great trail for running, walking, or biking.”
I ride this trail regularly. I love it! Not boring or flat. Kid friendly. Beautiful landscaping, various wildlife & plants. It's my favorite trail in my area!
By far my favorite walking path so far. The path itself was clean and made from asphalt which was awesome. Lots of other bikers and walkers but everyone was super friendly and stayed on the right side of the walking path. We will definitely be back again to walk on this path, absolutely! Reccomended!
There are always friendly people walking about and a great view of nature.
Great trail for walks, bike rides, jogs, or photography! Never crowded, plenty of wildlife, even deer occasionally!
Trail conditions & character
“The path itself was clean and made from asphalt which was awesome.”
“The trail is really scenic in parts, covered on both sides by a lot of trees.”
“Lots of entries and parking lots to park at various distances of the trail.”
“Most of the trail is paved with a few gravel sections.”
Plan your run at Virgil Gilman Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
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