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Virgil Gilman Trail – Cable bridge loop from Waubonsee Community College

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Kane County

Virgil Gilman Trail – Cable bridge loop from Waubonsee Community College

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Virgil Gilman Trail – Cable bridge loop from Waubonsee Community College

00:54

15.8km

30m

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: April 18, 2026

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1.94 km

Virgil Gilman Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rare to find this high canopy forest and open views. Hopefully it's destined for oldgrowth management.

Don't miss the big esker, apparently remnants of glacial flow!
kaneforest.com/ForestPreserveView.aspx?ID=7

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7.85 km

Cable bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Yes, you can bike across this bridge over Blackberry Creek! There's also a nice bench if you'd like to sit down and enjoy the view for a while.

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13.2 km

Bliss Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Bliss Woods Forest Preserve of Kane County has rare geologic features, like the last remnant of the Kaneville Esker. The area was created by a melting glacier over 13,000 years …

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15.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

2.25 km

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Virgil Gilman Trail – Cable bridge loop from Waubonsee Community College

Virgil Gilman Trail

Cable bridge

Bliss Woods Forest Preserve

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