Greene Valley Forest Preserve – Greene Valley Forest Preserve loop from Benedictine University
Greene Valley Forest Preserve – Greene Valley Forest Preserve loop from Benedictine University
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Greene Valley Forest Preserve – Greene Valley Forest Preserve loop from Benedictine University
01:20
21.2km
120m
Cycling
Easy bike 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: April 7, 2026
Tips
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Greene Valley Forest Preserve
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.27 km
Castaldo Park
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
14.4 km
Greene Valley Forest Preserve
Highlight • Forest
The 190-foot-tall scenic overlook, offering a panoramic view of the Chicago skyline, becomes a weekend retreat for picnics and bird-watching. With 12 miles of marked trails, picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, and a model craft zone, Greene Valley invites exploration.
Delve into a high-quality oak woodland, a testament to conservation efforts spanning over 50 years, and witness spectacular spring wildflower displays. The preserve's savanna and aged oak woodland echo the plant communities of DuPage County's past, while over 370 native animal species thrive in its diverse habitats.
Tip by
15.0 km
Greene Valley Forest Preserve
Highlight • Forest
The 190-foot-tall scenic overlook, offering a panoramic view of the Chicago skyline, becomes a weekend retreat for picnics and bird-watching. With 12 miles of marked trails, picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, and a model craft zone, Greene Valley invites exploration.
Delve into a high-quality oak woodland, a testament to conservation efforts spanning over 50 years, and witness spectacular spring wildflower displays. The preserve's savanna and aged oak woodland echo the plant communities of DuPage County's past, while over 370 native animal species thrive in its diverse habitats.
Tip by
21.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.90 km
7.10 km
4.28 km
725 m
223 m
Surfaces
8.72 km
8.62 km
2.66 km
995 m
223 m
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