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Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Old School Forest Preserve

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Old School Forest Preserve

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2.8

(10)

riders

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Old School Forest Preserve

01:28

28.5km

80m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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3.99 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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5.32 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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7.16 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …

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8.16 km

Des Plaines River bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Des Plaines River flows southwards from Wisconsin and down through Illinois. It makes for an excellent cycling companion thanks to the trails that wind alongside it. This bridge spans …

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9.27 km

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …

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11.4 km

Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Explore the Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire Bike Path, a popular 5,200-ft singletrack trail offering an exhilarating biking experience. This well-frequented path seamlessly connects with the Des Plaines River Trail, providing cyclists with extended routes and scenic diversity.

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15.8 km

Grainger Woods Conservation Preserve

Forest

19.6 km

Captain Daniel Wright Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This forest preserve offers a quiet escape from the city with a good selection of trails. All the trails are well marked and well maintained. You can also connect to the Des Plains River Trail to explore further afield.

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19.7 km

Pond and Bridge at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Preserve

Highlight • Lake

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28.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

5.07 km

870 m

102 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

3.61 km

2.32 km

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 June

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Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Old School Forest Preserve

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River bridge

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds

Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Bike Path

Captain Daniel Wright Woods Preserve

Pond and Bridge at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Preserve

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