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Waukegan

Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Sunset & Green Bay

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Waukegan

Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Sunset & Green Bay

Moderate

5.0

(6514)

16,368

riders

Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Sunset & Green Bay

04:16

53.2km

170m

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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.16 km

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

break

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11.3 km

Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

16.5 km

Lake Carina Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

18.2 km

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

Plaines river

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5

20.4 km

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This bike repair station along the Des Plaines River Trail is equipped with an air pump, tire levers, Allen wrenches, and screwdrivers—perfect for quick adjustments and on-the-go maintenance.

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6

21.0 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful area

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7

23.4 km

Des Plaines River Trail - Libertyville

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail is perfect for beginner cyclists and families looking for a smooth, scenic ride. Towering trees provide shade in the summer, while autumn …

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8

25.9 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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9

27.6 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

There are more than 7 miles of trails in this preserve, and if you didn't bring your bike, you can rent one. Other activity options include fishing, boating, and rocking out to live concerts. There's even a beer garden.

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10

41.9 km

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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53.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

10.0 km

5.63 km

4.44 km

235 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

10.1 km

9.87 km

< 100 m

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