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Sterling Lake Viewpoint – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Rosecrans

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Sterling Lake Viewpoint – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Rosecrans

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(5995)

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Sterling Lake Viewpoint – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Rosecrans

01:50

23.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Parking

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3.07 km

Sterling Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint gives hikers a great view of the 86-acre Sterling Lake within Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve. Visit at sunrise for a calm experience and a chance to see deer or waterfowl near the shore!

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3.66 km

Sterling Lake

Lake

4.71 km

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.

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6.06 km

Van Patten Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

6.86 km

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.

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18.8 km

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

break

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23.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

4.63 km

2.94 km

1.33 km

954 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

5.58 km

2.94 km

880 m

448 m

Elevation

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Saturday 30 May

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Sterling Lake Viewpoint – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Rosecrans

Sterling Lake Viewpoint

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Van Patten Lake Dock

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

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