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Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Wadsworth

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Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Wadsworth

Moderate

4.9

(2445)

9,870

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Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Wadsworth

03:03

34.2km

80m

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.88 km

Bridge along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge with a metal frame and wooden flooring carries hikers over a small stream flowing into the Des Plaines River. It’s a quiet place along the trail to pause …

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7.93 km

Lake Carina Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

9.58 km

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

This bike path goes up or down (depending on) the course of the Des Plaines River.

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11.8 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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12.4 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

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14.8 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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17.3 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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30.5 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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34.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

4.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

3.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Wadsworth

Bridge along Des Plaines River

Washington Street Bike Path

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail - Libertyville

Independence Grove Lake

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

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