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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Independence Grove Lake loop from Washington Street (Grayslake)

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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Independence Grove Lake loop from Washington Street (Grayslake)

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3.3

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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Independence Grove Lake loop from Washington Street (Grayslake)

05:20

76.3km

250m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.23 km

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

A 1,200 acre prairie preserve in Grayslake, Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is the epitome of a lush landscape. With diverse wildlife and terrain, you'll have no issue finding a moment of peace and adventure in Lake County's local wilderness.

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4.06 km

Rollins Savanna Millennium Trail

Highlight • Trail

This part of the Millenium trail is particularly fine to ride on, because it consists of a very fine gravel.

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5.52 km

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

13.9 km

McDonald Lake

Highlight • Lake

McDonald Lake is nestled in McDonald Woods Forest Preserve. The lake provides breathtaking views, creating a tranquil haven for hikers.

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27.5 km

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Van Patten nearby

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32.1 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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33.3 km

Sterling Lake

Lake

34.2 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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45.6 km

Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

54.2 km

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This bike repair station along the Des Plaines River Trail is equipped with an air pump, tire levers, Allen wrenches, and screwdrivers—perfect for quick adjustments and on-the-go maintenance.

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59.8 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very nice pond where you can observe dragonflies and water birds.

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76.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

17.1 km

5.08 km

4.49 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

46.1 km

13.6 km

13.5 km

2.88 km

363 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Independence Grove Lake loop from Washington Street (Grayslake)

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

Rollins Savanna Millennium Trail

McDonald Lake

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Independence Grove Lake

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