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Millennium Trail (Volo) – Independence Grove Lake loop from Lakewood Forest Preserve

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United States
Illinois
Lake County

Millennium Trail (Volo) – Independence Grove Lake loop from Lakewood Forest Preserve

Hard

4.6

(9997)

13,158

riders

Millennium Trail (Volo) – Independence Grove Lake loop from Lakewood Forest Preserve

05:10

103km

340m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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688 m

Lakewood Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

1.71 km

Millennium Trail Trailhead and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Millennium Trail Trailhead and Picnic Area is right across the road from the Lake County Discovery Museum and offers ample parking, water fountains, picnic tables by two small lakes, restrooms, …

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3

12.6 km

Millennium Trail (Volo)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the south end of the Millennium Trail; this portion of trail also passes through Wauconda before ending in Mundelein. If you want to, you can connect this end …

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4

30.9 km

Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

A 1,200 acre prairie preserve in Grayslake, Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is the epitome of a lush landscape. With diverse wildlife and terrain, you'll have no issue finding a moment of peace and adventure in Lake County's local wilderness.

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56.1 km

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

6

57.5 km

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.

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7

66.3 km

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …

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8

74.9 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful area

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80.3 km

The Lake at Independence Grove

Lake

10

80.8 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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11

101 km

Fort Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fort Hill Trail winds through Lakewood Forest Preserve. It is a 5-mile out-and-back path that begins with a paved section and transitions into a wide gravel trail. The trail features small bridges with views of lakes and wetlands.

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103 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

33.4 km

11.4 km

5.72 km

468 m

229 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

27.3 km

20.8 km

6.87 km

1.09 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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