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Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Route 59

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Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Route 59

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Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Route 59

02:38

44.5km

130m

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: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 256 m

After 44.2 km for 267 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.63 km

West Branch DuPage River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The West Branch DuPage River Trail is a paved path that runs along the river, shaded and lined with plenty of wildflowers and trees.

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11.5 km

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This is a preserved area along the DuPage River, here you can spot wildflowers and a variety of species of birds while cycling through woodland and open meadows. Perfect for a leisurely break.

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13.7 km

West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve is a 713-acre nature preserve in Bartlett. It has a variety of habitats along the river that help promote a biodiversity of plants and …

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21.1 km

Whalon Lake Park encompasses a mosaic of habitats - prairie, wetlands, an 80-acre lake, and the DuPage River. This diversity supports abundant wildlife like waterfowl and ducks. Native plant species …

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21.4 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

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22.3 km

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

Highlight • Lake

Hidden Lakes Park is a functional trout farm with multiple small lakes. There is a trail that runs through Hidden Lakes to connect the trail around Whalon Lake to the DuPage River Greenway.

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23.3 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

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37.6 km

Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

Quarry Lake was transformed into a public recreation area in the 1960s. The lake and surrounding woodlands provide habitat for a variety of plant and animal life. Enjoy the fresh air, scenic views, and diverse plant life.

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40.0 km

West Branch Riverway

Forest

44.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

10.8 km

2.06 km

622 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

21.7 km

449 m

261 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Route 59

West Branch DuPage River Trail

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve

West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

Whalon Lake Park

Whalon Lake Park

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

Whalon Lake Park

Quarry Lake

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