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Clopper Lake – Clopper Lake loop from Shady Grove

Clopper Lake – Clopper Lake loop from Shady Grove

Moderate

2.9

(16)

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Clopper Lake – Clopper Lake loop from Shady Grove

02:26

41.8km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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After 25.0 km for 365 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.91 km

David Skull Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is a nice place to take a break, with several water fountains and picnic benches, you can relax and enjoy the area. If you want something to do …

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11.8 km

Krispy Kreme

Highlight • Cafe

Krispy Kreme is a popular café, worth stopping by, especially when the "Hot Now" sign is on. Fresh, warm donuts come straight off the line and into your hands. It’s …

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24.1 km

At 90-acres, Clopper Lake is the centerpiece of Seneca Creek State Park. This viewpoint from the dam is one of the best in the park, but you get sporadic views from basically every point around the lake.

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25.2 km

Clopper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Trash cans have been removed from the park to prevent animals from being attracted or disease outbreaks. So remember to take a bag or something similar with you and take your rubbish home with you.

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37.5 km

Washington Grove Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Washington Grove Forest Preserve is a self-sustaining ecosystem of native trees, shrubs and plants. In addition to a beautiful woodland setting, the preserve has a playground, lake with a beach, a dock and diving board, and a sports field.

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41.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

11.0 km

7.73 km

6.15 km

564 m

345 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

2.39 km

1.04 km

426 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Today

Tuesday 1 September

34°C

23°C

16 %

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Clopper Lake – Clopper Lake loop from Shady Grove

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Clopper Lake

Clopper Lake

Washington Grove Forest Preserve

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