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United States
Illinois
Cook County
Elmwood Park

Des Plaines River Trail – Algonquin Woods loop from Elmwood Park

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Illinois
Cook County
Elmwood Park

Des Plaines River Trail – Algonquin Woods loop from Elmwood Park

Moderate

4.7

(7415)

8,650

riders

Des Plaines River Trail – Algonquin Woods loop from Elmwood Park

02:42

35.8km

60m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.8 km for 127 m

After 33.2 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.29 km

Fullerton Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

8.58 km

Robinson Woods South

Highlight • Forest

This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.

Tip by

3

9.59 km

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Trail

This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.

Tip by

4

9.81 km

Robinson Woods North

Highlight • Forest

Robinson Woods North is a predominantly wooded haven adorned with scattered prairies. Explore remnant prairie spots along the route and look for the white wild indigo, nodding onion, goldenrod, and …

Tip by

5

13.4 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Des Plaines River, meeting up and crossing the river several times through more than 12 forest preserves, offering plenty of opportunities to extend your ride.

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14.9 km

Dam Number 4 North Preserve

Nature Reserve

7

17.2 km

Algonquin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Experience the tranquil charm of Algonquin Woods,a cherished nature preserve celebrated for its unspoiled beauty. This enchanting sanctuary, intertwined with the Des Plaines River trail, unveils a lush forest. The …

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8

18.4 km

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Trail

This park highlights the Des Plaines River Trail, which meanders along the Des Plaines River through the lush and verdant surroundings of the area. The area offers scenic views of the river throughout.

Tip by

9

19.2 km

Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Forest

This park highlights the Des Plaines River Trail, which meanders along the Des Plaines River through the lush and verdant surroundings of the area. The area offers scenic views of the river throughout.

Tip by

10

21.9 km

Des Plaines River Trail – Riverside View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail totals over 31 miles in one direction and has a bunch of different trailheads along the way. This particular section of the crushed-gravel trail gets …

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B

35.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

3.04 km

2.23 km

429 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

3.98 km

2.73 km

1.91 km

1.32 km

112 m

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