Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Old Plank Road Trail loop from Homewood

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Old Plank Road Trail loop from Homewood

Moderate

4.5

(9060)

14,197

riders

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Old Plank Road Trail loop from Homewood

03:25

84.9km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 80 m for 3 m

After 84.9 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.65 km

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail is a trail within the Thorn Creek Trail System. The Red Trail is an 11.8-mile trail that starts at Lansing Woods and passes through …

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12.0 km

Sauk Trail Lake is a small freshwater lake located in Cook County. It is an enlarged portion of Thorn Creek. It is located in the Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve. There is a rich fish fauna in this lake.

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14.0 km

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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16.7 km

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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26.6 km

Old Plank Road Prairie Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

26.9 km

Old Plank Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a 22-mile (35 km) paved trail through Sheboygan County. You ride past lots of wildlife en route. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles and beavers along the river.

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31.5 km

Hunters Woods

Nature Reserve

54.6 km

Hickory Creek Forest

Highlight • Forest

This beautiful preserve protects forests, prairie, savanna and wetland habitats. You'll find lots of wildlife here such as woodpeckers. In winter, trails are open for cross-country and skiing. There are …

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84.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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