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West Branch DuPage River Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Winfield, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
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
Great place for a walk by yourself, with friends, with children, with pets. There is a lot of trail, so don't get lost 😉.
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.
Plan your run at West Branch DuPage River Trail
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.
Running trails near Winfield
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Lions Park
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DuPage River Trail - West Branch
4.5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Winfield Riverwalk
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Creekside Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Scenic nature preserve with woodsy trails for hiking and picnicking.