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Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Lake Forest

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Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Lake Forest

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Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Lake Forest

03:13

41.3km

120m

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: March 27, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.42 km

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

MacArthur Woods is a preserved forest that showcases the original landscape of the eastern Des Plaines River Valley. The area features a diverse mix of plants, creating an important habitat …

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16.3 km

Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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18.1 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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19.1 km

Des Plaines River bridge

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The Des Plaines River flows southwards from Wisconsin and down through Illinois. It makes for an excellent cycling companion thanks to the trails that wind alongside it. This bridge spans …

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41.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

17.8 km

475 m

227 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

14.1 km

4.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Lake Forest

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