Taylor Lake – Deer Grove Paved Loop loop from Deer Grove Forest Preserve - East

Taylor Lake – Deer Grove Paved Loop loop from Deer Grove Forest Preserve - East

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Taylor Lake – Deer Grove Paved Loop loop from Deer Grove Forest Preserve - East

02:38

60.7km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 101 m for 113 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 60.6 km for 113 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Highlight • Lake

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Highlight • Lake

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Deer Grove Paved Loop

Highlight • Trail

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