Palos Preserves – Cal-Sag Trail loop from 119th Street

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Palos Preserves – Cal-Sag Trail loop from 119th Street

Moderate

3.4

(16)

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Palos Preserves – Cal-Sag Trail loop from 119th Street

02:55

47.7km

160m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.1 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Lake

Discover gardens, a waterfall, lakeside trails & native trees in the beautiful nature center and botanic gardens.

The lake and gardens are free to enter and provide a beautiful location for a family-friendly stroll.

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20.4 km

Winding Path in Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Highlight • Trail

One of the country's oldest and largest conservation districts, this park encompasses nearly 70,000 acres of managed land. With over 40 miles of unpaved trails, it is an ideal destination for hikers, runners, and bikers.

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20.4 km

Palos Preserves

Highlight • Forest

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22.3 km

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swallow Cliff Woods features views from 100-foot tall bluffs that you can earn via a number of trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the big staircase …

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24.9 km

East Shore of Saganashkee Slough

Highlight • Lake

The east shore of Saganashkee Slough in the Palos Forest Preserves offers a popular walking, biking, and fishing spot. Visitors can spot all sorts of birds, including loons, herons, and …

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27.3 km

Cal-Sag Channel

Lake

33.4 km

Cal-Sag Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This multi-use trail runs along the Cal-Sag Channel, which was built to reverse the flow of the Little Calumet River and direct sewage away from Lake Michigan.

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