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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Dee Road

Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Dee Road

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(8631)

8,632

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Dee Road

01:52

27.9km

40m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.77 km for 175 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 km

Des Plaines River Trail – Riverside View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail totals over 31 miles in one direction and has a bunch of different trailheads along the way. This particular section of the crushed-gravel trail gets right up next to the Des Plaines River and offers views of the water. There are a couple other trails nearby that you can connect to.

Tip by

3.75 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Des Plaines River, meeting up and crossing the river several times through more than 12 forest preserves, offering plenty of opportunities to extend your ride.

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7.67 km

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Highlight • Forest

This is one of the many forest preserves along the Des Plaines River Trail. There are picnic tables, bathrooms and parking for trail access here. You can enjoy some great views of the river from here as well.

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8.23 km

Road bike off road

Highlight • Trail

beautiful section of trail

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8.39 km

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Trail

This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.

Tip by

15.9 km

Algonquin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Experience the tranquil charm of Algonquin Woods,a cherished nature preserve celebrated for its unspoiled beauty. This enchanting sanctuary, intertwined with the Des Plaines River trail, unveils a lush forest. The captivating allure of tree-covered paths reaches its pinnacle during the fall, offering a refreshing retreat from the suburban cityscape.

Tip by

17.1 km

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Trail

This park highlights the Des Plaines River Trail, which meanders along the Des Plaines River through the lush and verdant surroundings of the area. The area offers scenic views of the river throughout.

Tip by

18.6 km

Des Plaines River

Highlight • River

Des Plaines River flows 133 miles (214 km) flows through Wisconsin and Illinois before joining the Kankakee River. It's the longest stream in Chicago.

Tip by

21.8 km

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Nature Reserve

27.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

4.23 km

1.93 km

1.33 km

338 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

5.91 km

3.96 km

338 m

247 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Dee Road

Des Plaines River Trail – Riverside View

Des Plaines River Trail

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Road bike off road

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Algonquin Woods

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

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