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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Libertyville

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Libertyville

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Libertyville

01:50

24.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.37 km

Minear Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

Refresh post-run at Minear Lake Beach. Dive into spring-fed waters, play, swim, or unwind on the clean sandy beach. The perfect finale to an energizing run.

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2

5.91 km

Minear Lake

Highlight • Lake

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail leads you to Minear Lake, a peaceful 72-acre lake perfect for a break. Take in the calm waters surrounded by tall trees, …

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3

9.50 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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14.4 km

The Lake at Independence Grove

Lake

5

20.2 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

6

23.4 km

North Shore Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

7

24.0 km

Butler Lake

Highlight • Lake

B

24.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.95 km

3.27 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

7.89 km

3.28 km

384 m

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