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West Branch DuPage River Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Winfield, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of West Branch DuPage River Trail 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.

What runners say about West Branch DuPage River 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.

Great place for a walk by yourself, with friends, with children, with pets. There is a lot of trail, so don't get lost 😉.

★★★★★ — D , Oct 2023

This is a good section of the trail that's nearly completely surrounded by trees. This section of the trail connects to the West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve, which has great trails.

★★★★☆ — Jeremy , Sep 2025

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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.

Where to find West Branch DuPage River Trail

Winfield near Shady Way to West Chicago near, Barnes Ave, Winfield, IL 60190

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Winfield Mounds

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West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

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2 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic nature preserve with woodsy trails for hiking and picnicking.

1.1 miles away

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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 Something out of date?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.