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Turtlehead Lake – Centennial Trail loop from Palos Park

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Turtlehead Lake – Centennial Trail loop from Palos Park

Moderate

5.0

(7070)

9,516

riders

Turtlehead Lake – Centennial Trail loop from Palos Park

03:15

56.3km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.35 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Highlight • Historical Site

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Turtlehead Lake

Highlight • Lake

Turtlehead Lake is a lovely lake surrounded by well-kept grassland. There is a multi-use trail around the eastern perimeter of the lake, which is paved and relatively flat. There are …

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Centennial Trail: Lemont to Willow Springs

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of the Centennial Trail takes you from Lemont to Willow Springs and passes through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The path passes through a treelined, green landscape and is a very relaxing place to ride.

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41.5 km

Centennial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The centennial trail follows both the des Plaines river and also the Chicago Sanitary and ship Canal. These two green lines allow you to get to the city center avoiding the traffic.

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56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

20.2 km

1.55 km

1.07 km

948 m

824 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

2.58 km

769 m

469 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Turtlehead Lake – Centennial Trail loop from Palos Park

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