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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wadsworth

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wadsworth

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wadsworth

06:07

69.6km

190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 20, 2026

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2.96 km

Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

12.3 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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22.6 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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35.3 km

Des Plaines River bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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36.0 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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37.7 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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61.7 km

Lake Carina Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

66.0 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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69.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.7 km

4.41 km

3.25 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

5.29 km

4.01 km

515 m

443 m

Elevation

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wadsworth

Des Plaines River Trail

Independence Grove Lake

Des Plaines River Trail

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Des Plaines River bridge

Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

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