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Independence Grove Lake – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Lake Forest

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Independence Grove Lake – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Lake Forest

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4.6

(4553)

14,349

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Independence Grove Lake – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Lake Forest

04:46

46.1km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.90 km

Middlefork Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on the Middlefork Greenway, a beloved 4-mile multiuse trail offering a scenic escape for birding, cross-country skiing, running, and hiking enthusiasts. This popular trail provides a serene environment, allowing moments of solitude during quieter periods of the day.

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5.71 km

Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

6.75 km

Middlefork Greenway

Highlight • Trail

This winding dirt trail takes you through the heart of the Middlefork Savanna. You parallel the North Branch Chicago River as the trail meanders through verdant riverlands. This is a …

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12.8 km

Old School Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Trees, ponds and flowers make the Old School Forest Preserve an ideal habitat for many animal species, flowers and more. Here you can completely immerse yourself in nature.

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17.0 km

Minear Lake

Highlight • Lake

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail leads you to Minear Lake, a peaceful 72-acre lake perfect for a break. Take in the calm waters surrounded by tall trees, …

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20.5 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very nice pond where you can observe dragonflies and water birds.

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39.2 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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40.3 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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42.6 km

Grainger Woods Conservation Preserve

Forest

46.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

1.25 km

823 m

346 m

287 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

8.16 km

1.19 km

1.07 km

935 m

177 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Independence Grove Lake – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Lake Forest

Middlefork Greenway

Middlefork Greenway

Old School Forest Preserve

Minear Lake

Independence Grove Lake

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds

Des Plaines River bridge

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