Blackwell Forest Preserve – Herrick Lake Forest Preserve loop from Naperville

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Herrick Lake Forest Preserve loop from Naperville

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Blackwell Forest Preserve – Herrick Lake Forest Preserve loop from Naperville

02:12

46.3km

170m

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 4, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 37.2 km for 976 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.8 km

Belleau Woods Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

24.3 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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29.0 km

Williams Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

No shoulder, but nice surface.

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37.2 km

Intersection with Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

Highlight • Cycleway

This is where the Wheaton Bike Route Network intersects with Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch. While most parts of the Illinois Prairie Path is unpaved, it is hard packed stone, …

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37.2 km

Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on a historic journey along the Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch, a trail founded in 1963 as North America's pioneering Rails-to-Trails conversion. This scenic path, part of the Illinois …

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40.4 km

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve is an 887 acre preserve located in south Wheaton near Napierville. It's a great place for hiking, biking or just walking. It's also a great place to see the autumn colors over nearby Herrick lake.

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