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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Libertyville

Mountain biking trails

Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Libertyville

Moderate

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(8246)

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Libertyville

02:36

39.5km

150m

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: March 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.86 km

Minear Lake

Highlight • Lake

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail leads you to Minear Lake, a peaceful 72-acre lake perfect for a break. Take in the calm waters surrounded by tall trees, …

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2

5.45 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

10.4 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

break

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4

11.0 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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5

13.2 km

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

This bike path goes up or down (depending on) the course of the Des Plaines River.

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6

14.9 km

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

23.0 km

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

34.8 km

Route 137 Open Space

Nature Reserve

9

38.3 km

Willow Tree at Butler Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

With the lake, playground, sports fields, paths, picnic, and bbq areas Butler Lake Park has everything you'll need for a day out.

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10

38.7 km

Butler Lake Picnic Park

Highlight • Lake

B

39.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

10.0 km

7.41 km

3.29 km

594 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

12.1 km

9.30 km

901 m

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