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Palos Tan unpaved trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

Palos Tan unpaved trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

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Palos Tan unpaved trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

02:28

35.5km

190m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Forty Acre Woods

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.05 km

Palos Tan unpaved trail

Highlight • Trail

Cook Forest Preserve has for mission to restore and manage native habitats, in order to maintain plant and animal diversity.

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6.04 km

McMahon Woods & Fen Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

7.58 km

East Shore of Saganashkee Slough

Highlight • Lake

The east shore of Saganashkee Slough in the Palos Forest Preserves offers a popular walking, biking, and fishing spot. Visitors can spot all sorts of birds, including loons, herons, and …

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10.0 km

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swallow Cliff Woods features views from 100-foot tall bluffs that you can earn via a number of trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the big staircase …

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13.5 km

This area provides a tranquil experience in a lush green environment, connecting with the Palos Trail System. It features picnic areas and expansive open fields, providing excellent spots to take a break.

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14.4 km

Palos Preserves

Nature Reserve

15.0 km

McClaughry Springs Woods

Highlight • Forest

McClaughry Springs Woods is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. In the summer, the woods are vibrant green, while in the winter, hikers can find quiet, barren trees with a …

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15.7 km

Forty Acre Woods

Highlight • Forest

Forty Acre Woods is actually a 57-acre area with miles of unpaved trails that connect with the Palos Trail System. In the fall, this area offers a stunning sight as the trees begin to change colors.

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23.1 km

Cal-Sag Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cal-Sag Trail, or Calumet-Sag Trail, is a paved multi-use path spanning 16.2 miles. It connects the John Husar I&M Canal Trail in Lemont to the Major Taylor Trail in …

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31.7 km

John Husar I&M Canal Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great microbrewery and pizza on the trail in Willow Springs

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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

14.0 km

2.61 km

683 m

146 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

8.66 km

8.52 km

276 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 28 June

28°C

17°C

18 %

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Palos Tan unpaved trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

Palos Tan unpaved trail

East Shore of Saganashkee Slough

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Sag Valley Forest Preserve

McClaughry Springs Woods

Forty Acre Woods

Cal-Sag Trail

John Husar I&M Canal Paved Trail

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