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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Vernon Hills

Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Vernon Hills

Easy

3.2

(11)

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Vernon Hills

01:58

37.1km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Minear Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

Refresh post-run at Minear Lake Beach. Dive into spring-fed waters, play, swim, or unwind on the clean sandy beach. The perfect finale to an energizing run.

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14.6 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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18.1 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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18.2 km

Northeast Pavillion Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

23.6 km

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

MacArthur Woods is a preserved forest that showcases the original landscape of the eastern Des Plaines River Valley. The area features a diverse mix of plants, creating an important habitat …

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31.3 km

Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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37.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

5.80 km

3.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

6.15 km

2.45 km

512 m

416 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Vernon Hills

Minear Lake Beach

Minear Lake

Independence Grove Lake

Northeast Pavillion Picnic Area

Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Des Plaines River Trail

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