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United States
Illinois
Dupage County
Hanover Park

Great Western Trail – Timber Ridge Trail loop from Hanover Park

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United States
Illinois
Dupage County
Hanover Park

Great Western Trail – Timber Ridge Trail loop from Hanover Park

Moderate

3.2

(12)

96

riders

Great Western Trail – Timber Ridge Trail loop from Hanover Park

02:08

41.2km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 0 m for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.01 km

Wildflower Meadow at Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve

Highlight • Natural

This area is mostly an open meadow with beautiful wildflowers. The preserve offers 5.6 miles of trails that weave through the area, connecting Mallard Lake Forest Preserve and West Branch Forest Preserve.

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2

11.3 km

View of the lake at West Branch Forest Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Branch Forest Preserve, a 713-acre area comprised of meadows, wetlands, forests, and prairies, offers trails, fishing opportunities, wildlife viewing, and picnic areas. Open from one hour after sunrise to …

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12.7 km

West Branch Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

12.8 km

West Branch Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Spanning 713 acres, West Branch Forest Preserve captivates with diverse habitats, plants, and wildlife. Initially acquired for flood control, it now boasts a reservoir for stormwater collection and natural filtration. …

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5

16.6 km

Great Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once the railbed of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, the Great Western Trail is now a lovely, mostly flat ride on a surface of crushed limestone dust.

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6

19.6 km

Kline Creek Farm

Highlight • Historical Site

Transport yourself to the 1890s at Kline Creek Farm, a working farm that echoes historical rhythms of rural life. Explore the farmhouse with original artifacts and reproductions, offering an authentic …

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7

19.9 km

Timber Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Timber Ridge Trail connects the Illinois Prairie Path Elgin Branch with the Great Western Trail. This smooth, paved path runs past Kline Creek Farm and Timber Lake.

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8

20.5 km

Timber Lake

Highlight • Lake

Timber Lake sits at the south end of the Timber Ridge Forest Preserve and is visible from the Timber Ridge Trail. The 1,149-acre nature preserve offers mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and more.

Tip by

9

33.4 km

Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This area is mostly an open meadow with beautiful wildflowers. The preserve offers 5.6 miles of trails that weave through the area, connecting Mallard Lake Forest Preserve and West Branch …

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B

41.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

18.0 km

488 m

138 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

13.9 km

5.01 km

2.57 km

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Friday 9 October

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