The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from McHenry
The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from McHenry
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The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from McHenry
01:52
31.6km
110m
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: July 1, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 377 m for 6.90 km
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
After 24.4 km for 6.90 km
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.64 km
Cold Springs Park
Nature Reserve
10.4 km
The Prairie Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
11.8 km
Veteran Acres Park
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
15.8 km
Three Oaks Recreation Area
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
22.1 km
Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
31.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
30.6 km
740 m
236 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
29.2 km
1.96 km
420 m
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Elevation
Highest point (280 m)
Lowest point (230 m)
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Weather
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