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Silver Lake Lakeside View – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Blackwell Forest Preserve

Silver Lake Lakeside View – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Blackwell Forest Preserve

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4.6

(7050)

11,519

riders

Silver Lake Lakeside View – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Blackwell Forest Preserve

00:56

18.6km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.02 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Blackwell Forest Preserve has a mix of paved and gravel paths that loop around lakes and through open woods. There’s also water, restrooms, and picnic areas if you want to take a break mid-ride.

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2.08 km

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that …

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2.34 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Blackwell Forest Preserve features oak and hickory forests, grasslands, pastures and wetlands. Many species find refuge here and can be observed.

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2.61 km

For avid birdwatchers, McKee Marsh presents prime wildlife viewing year-round. Spring and summer offer wetland species up close. Fall brings migratory birds fluttering through. Even winter's quiet landscape has feathers …

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3.14 km

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This elevated viewing platform over McKee Marsh gives visitors a good look into the marsh. There is also a trail map here, and the set of stairs to get up the platform is pretty short.

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9.41 km

Silver Lake Lakeside View

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is part of the Blackwell Forest Preserver complex of small ponds. Silver Lake itself is noted as a good fishing lake, and it is in a serene, tranquil …

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11.3 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled-roofed farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style …

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11.5 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled roof farmhouse remains, one of the last of its …

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18.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

1.71 km

1.49 km

592 m

111 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.29 km

1.14 km

368 m

240 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 27 August

28°C

16°C

19 %

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Silver Lake Lakeside View – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Blackwell Forest Preserve

Blackwell Forest Preserve

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Blackwell Forest Preserve

McKee Marsh

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Silver Lake Lakeside View

St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

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