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Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

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Illinois

Mchenry County

Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

Moderate

3.2

(16)

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Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

02:31

42.0km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.73 km for 2.06 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.21 km for 9.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 23.9 km for 11.4 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Parking

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9.00 km

Petersen Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Peterson Park Beach is set on McCullom Lake which is located at the northwest edge of McHenry. This is a very popular pay and go fishing and swimming spot. There are also lifeguards present at the location if you fancy a dip in the water.

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12.9 km

Cold Springs Park

Nature Reserve

21.2 km

Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Runners can wander woodsy trails or connect to the McHenry County Prairie Trail during outings in Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. Since gaining Illinois Nature Preserve status in 1994, the site’s rugged timber trails have offered hiking, biking and even fall wagon rides amid protected wilderness barely beyond the city limits.

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21.6 km

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy cycling through the beautiful Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. This place became an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1994 and offers rugged tree lined paths for biking. It's a perfect spot for a ride not too far from Chicago!

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42.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

6.39 km

3.54 km

1.95 km

527 m

452 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

5.56 km

2.46 km

726 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

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Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

Petersen Park Beach

Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

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