Des Plaines River Trail – Dam Number 1 Woods loop from Dam No. 1 Woods-West

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Des Plaines River Trail – Dam Number 1 Woods loop from Dam No. 1 Woods-West

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Des Plaines River Trail – Dam Number 1 Woods loop from Dam No. 1 Woods-West

01:30

18.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.49 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail is over a 31-mile gravel path that runs through 12 forest preserves as it makes its way from the Cook County Forest Preserve to the end of Lake County.

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6.51 km

Camp Pine Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail at Camp Pine Woods Forest Preserve brings hikers along a wide gravel path through a mix of oak-hickory woodlands and maple forests, …

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10.2 km

Rest Area by the River

Highlight • Rest Area

good rest area

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10.6 km

Allison Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Des Plaines River Trail runs through this surprisingly lush forest preserve. There's usually a porta pottie here from roughly May through October.

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12.2 km

Willow-Sanders Preserve

Nature Reserve

13.4 km

Dam No.1 Woods offers a delightful outdoor experience with two sheltered picnic groves for a post-activity lunch. Whether you prefer hiking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, or horseback riding, these woods provide a scenic backdrop.

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13.5 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

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13.8 km

Dam No. 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dam No.1 Woods offers a perfect spot to pause along the trail, with two sheltered picnic groves nestled among the trees. Whether you're stopping for a quick break or a …

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14.1 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dam No.1 Woods is a great spot to rest and recharge along the Des Plaines River Trail. With two sheltered picnic groves, it’s an ideal place for a lunch break. …

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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