Catherine Chevalier Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Norridge

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Catherine Chevalier Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Norridge

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Catherine Chevalier Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Norridge

01:42

23.0km

30m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Catherine Chevalier Woods Preserve

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2.64 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.

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2.86 km

Robinson Woods North

Highlight • Forest

Robinson Woods North is a predominantly wooded haven adorned with scattered prairies. Explore remnant prairie spots along the route and look for the white wild indigo, nodding onion, goldenrod, and blazing star plants that create a haven for monarchs and other butterflies.

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3.37 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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6.58 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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10.2 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.

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11.4 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.

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11.5 km

Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Forest

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14.3 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.

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