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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Wadsworth

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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Wadsworth

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Pine Dunes Forest Preserve – Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Wadsworth

02:24

27.7km

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: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

604 m

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

break

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2

9.19 km

Sterling Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint gives hikers a great view of the 86-acre Sterling Lake within Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve. Visit at sunrise for a calm experience and a chance to see deer or waterfowl near the shore!

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10.3 km

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

15.1 km

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Van Patten nearby

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5

21.4 km

Van Patten Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

6

22.2 km

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.

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27.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

4.36 km

453 m

308 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

4.22 km

501 m

308 m

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