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Wooden Bridge Over Fox River – Fox River view loop from Algonquin

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Wooden Bridge Over Fox River – Fox River view loop from Algonquin

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Wooden Bridge Over Fox River – Fox River view loop from Algonquin

02:23

38.9km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.05 km

Fox River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Fox River Trail begins at the McHenry County line in Algonquin and runs across 40 miles to Oswego in Kendall County. The trailhead is easily accessible from Chicago via Interstate 62.

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9.02 km

Wooden Bridge Over Fox River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge that takes you over the Fox River and into Algonquin. The bridge is part of the Fox River Trail and is completely car-free.

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13.5 km

McHenry County Prairie Trail (Grand Illinois Trail Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a multi use hiking and biking trail that is nearly 500-miles long. Initiated in the mid-1990s, the Grand Illinois Trail is now a high …

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16.6 km

Three Oaks Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

This area was once an abandoned quarry. In the late 90s, Crystal Lake city began transforming it into a natural area. The revived habitats are now home to an array …

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24.2 km

Wooden bridge into Algonquin

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge that takes you over the Fox River and into Algonquin. The bridge is part of the Fox River Trail and is completely car-free.

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28.8 km

Fox River Shores Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Nestled in Kane County, Fox River Shores Forest Preserve spans 300 acres along the Fox River. Boasting diverse habitats, this preserve invites visitors to explore nature trails, observe wildlife, and …

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29.6 km

Fox River view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across to Fox River and beyond are fantastic from here. It is especially good as the sun sets. Keep your eyes peeled for the varied bird life around the river.

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32.0 km

Carpenter Dam

Highlight • Monument

A popular place for fishing, Carpenter Dam is a lovely spot on the Fox River Trail. The surroundings are full of both history and wildlife with bald eagles being frequently spotted here.

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38.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

4.40 km

3.72 km

1.52 km

726 m

624 m

280 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

6.13 km

913 m

736 m

657 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 10 July

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24 %

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Wooden Bridge Over Fox River – Fox River view loop from Algonquin

Fox River Trailhead

Wooden Bridge Over Fox River

McHenry County Prairie Trail (Grand Illinois Trail Section)

Three Oaks Recreation Area

Wooden bridge into Algonquin

Fox River Shores Forest Preserve

Fox River view

Carpenter Dam

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