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United States
Illinois
Lake County
Deerfield

Deer Grove Paved Loop – Ridge Road loop from Deerfield

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Deerfield

Deer Grove Paved Loop – Ridge Road loop from Deerfield

Moderate

3.4

(21)

35

riders

Deer Grove Paved Loop – Ridge Road loop from Deerfield

04:43

107km

500m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 107 km for 214 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

23.6 km

Deer Grove Paved Loop

Highlight • Trail

The east half of Deer Grove is dominated by open fields and ponds and makes for a great place to spectate wildlife. There are two loop trails here, one paved …

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3

36.0 km

Hawthorn Lake

Highlight • Lake

You'll get beautiful views of this lake to the south as you cycle along Otis Road. New Sutton Road passes along the south side of the lake, but the trees are thicker there so you don't get the same views.

Tip by

4

55.3 km

Mud Lake

Highlight • Lake

As you pass over Spring Creek on the road bridge you gain a good view of Mud Lake and its wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for the varied bird species.

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5

56.8 km

Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Ridge Road is a long flat stretch of good quality tarmac enveloped in trees. A good chance to get the pace!

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6

73.6 km

"Grassy Lake" features gently rolling hills, oak woodlands and marshes. There is a parking lot offering easy access to the Grassy Lake Red Trail for walking and riding, there are also public restrooms at the parking lot.

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B

107 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.3 km

14.4 km

11.8 km

4.03 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.8 km

33.9 km

124 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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