Home › Illinois › Winfield › West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve
West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Winfield, Illinois · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve'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.
Scenic nature preserve with woodsy trails for hiking and picnicking.
What runners say about West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve
“The forest preserve is well-maintained, and the variety of flora and fauna adds to the charm of the place.”
“Solid walking trails, not the biggest but beautiful and cool and calm.”
“Small treasure to visit, if you enjoy bird watching or just a simple quiet walk with your loved ones or just your 🐕 🐶.”
I SO love THIS place!!!! Certainly a must go to for me. Seems like every time I go, I’m the only one here. The path is a little over a mile and it curves. It’s perfect getaway. There’s two path you can take. The shorter path is less than a mile if not half. Filled with trees. Beautiful sight to behold in all season.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently visited West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve and was thoroughly impressed with the experience. The trails are fantastic, offering ample space for exploration and immersion in nature. Whether you're an avid hiker or just looking for a peaceful stroll, these trails provide the perfect backdrop.
Quiet little forest preserve in Western DuPage County. Two decent size pond/lakes for fishing or relaxing. The parking lot is clean with a port a potty. The trails are rock covered and grass growing through the rocks. While there didn't see another person.
I hiked to the DuPage River this weekend. Beginner friendly trail. The trail had nice curves along the trail. Hiked the Red Oak trail 1.2 miles and half of the West branch 1.4 miles. It started getting dark so we headed back to eat our lunch. I was hoping to see some Coyotes from a far but didn’t see one here.
Trail conditions & character
“Solid walking trails, not the biggest but beautiful and cool and calm.”
“(For a more challenging walk - check out the West Dupage Woods off Garys Mill Road - they do not connect and each has separate parking.”
“Small treasure to visit, if you enjoy bird watching or just a simple quiet walk with your loved ones or just your 🐕 🐶.”
“During my visit, I did notice that some paths were a bit muddy, and there were occasional horse droppings along the way.”
“This area features wide paved and crushed gravel trails and is the more popular area.”
Plan your run at West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve
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
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitedupageforest.com
- Phone(630) 580-7025
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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.
Pioneer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Park featuring baseball and soccer fields, a splash pad and a playground.
Kress Creek Farms Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Rolling neighborhood park with a playground, pond, disc-golf course & walking trails.
West Branch DuPage River Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews
Lions Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
DuPage River Trail - West Branch
4.5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews