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Algonquin Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Park Ridge

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Algonquin Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Park Ridge

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(8245)

10,599

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Algonquin Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Park Ridge

03:23

45.8km

70m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.39 km for 123 m

After 7.73 km for 84 m

After 39.2 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.89 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 …

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5.10 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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6.45 km

Northwestern Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

6.91 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.

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13.6 km

Camp Pine Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail at Camp Pine Woods Forest Preserve brings hikers along a wide gravel path through a mix of oak-hickory woodlands and maple forests, …

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15.2 km

Lake Avenue Woods

Forest

16.0 km

Allison Woods

Forest

20.9 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dam No.1 Woods offers a delightful outdoor experience with two sheltered picnic groves for a post-activity lunch. Whether you prefer hiking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, or horseback riding, these woods provide a scenic backdrop.

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20.9 km

Des Plaines River Trail — Dam No. 1 Woods section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Des Plaines River Trail passes through Dam Number 1 Woods and follows a section of the small creek flowing into the Des Plaines River. The path …

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28.8 km

Allison Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

32.4 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail is over a 31-mile gravel path that runs through 12 forest preserves as it makes its way from the Cook County Forest Preserve to the end of Lake County.

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36.1 km

Railway crossing

Highlight • Structure

Watch for the railway crossing ahead, which lacks crossing lights and automatic rail bars. However, two cement blocks are placed just before the tracks to slow you down and alert …

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

4.63 km

4.24 km

3.18 km

2.37 km

741 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

7.04 km

4.10 km

3.12 km

1.57 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Algonquin Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Park Ridge

Algonquin Woods

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

Des Plaines River

Camp Pine Woods Preserve

Dam Number 1 Woods

Des Plaines River Trail — Dam No. 1 Woods section

Des Plaines River Trail

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