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Silver Lake Lakeside View – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

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Silver Lake Lakeside View – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

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Silver Lake Lakeside View – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

02:04

35.8km

130m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.2 km for 130 m

After 29.9 km for 266 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on a historic journey along the Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch, a trail founded in 1963 as North America's pioneering Rails-to-Trails conversion. This scenic path, part of the Illinois …

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12.2 km

Historic caboose display

Highlight • Monument

As you traverse the trails through Saint James Farm, you'll come across a hidden gem of railroad history. Nestled amidst the trees is Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad caboose #14351, …

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14.0 km

Silver Lake Lakeside View

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is part of the Blackwell Forest Preserver complex of small ponds. Silver Lake itself is noted as a good fishing lake, and it is in a serene, tranquil …

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18.2 km

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that …

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18.4 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Blackwell Forest Preserve features oak and hickory forests, grasslands, pastures and wetlands. Many species find refuge here and can be observed.

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18.7 km

For avid birdwatchers, McKee Marsh presents prime wildlife viewing year-round. Spring and summer offer wetland species up close. Fall brings migratory birds fluttering through. Even winter's quiet landscape has feathers …

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19.2 km

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This elevated viewing platform over McKee Marsh gives visitors a good look into the marsh. There is also a trail map here, and the set of stairs to get up the platform is pretty short.

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19.5 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Blackwell Forest Preserve features oak and hickory forests, grasslands, pastures and wetlands. Many species find refuge here and can be observed.

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35.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

13.9 km

5.16 km

1.34 km

316 m

249 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

13.2 km

4.83 km

2.33 km

485 m

175 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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65 %

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Silver Lake Lakeside View – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

Historic caboose display

Silver Lake Lakeside View

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Blackwell Forest Preserve

McKee Marsh

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Blackwell Forest Preserve

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