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United States
Illinois
Mchenry County
Algonquin

Wooden bridge into Algonquin – Veteran Acres Park loop from Algonquin

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Mchenry County
Algonquin

Wooden bridge into Algonquin – Veteran Acres Park loop from Algonquin

Moderate

2.8

(8)

70

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Wooden bridge into Algonquin – Veteran Acres Park loop from Algonquin

02:05

34.5km

190m

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: April 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.16 km for 20 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.26 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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2

3.28 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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3

8.69 km

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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4

11.9 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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5

17.3 km

The Prairie Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Prairie Trail, spanning McHenry County, is a key component of the broader Grand Illinois Trail. Covering just over 26 miles, it starts at the Wisconsin border, weaving through northern …

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6

18.6 km

Veteran Acres Park

Highlight • Forest

Veteran Acres Park is a gem with its wooded areas and the lovely Wingate Prairie spanning about 30 acres. This vibrant space is home to beautiful flowers like asters, blazing …

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34.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

2.45 km

458 m

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

4.76 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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