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Dam Number 1 Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Glencoe

Dam Number 1 Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Glencoe

Moderate

2.8

(5)

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Dam Number 1 Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Glencoe

03:26

67.0km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.37 km

Skokie Lagoon #7

Lake

17.4 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dam No.1 Woods offers a delightful outdoor experience with two sheltered picnic groves for a post-activity lunch. Whether you prefer hiking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, or horseback riding, these woods provide a scenic backdrop.

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17.8 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Forest

18.1 km

Dam Number 1 Woods

Highlight • Forest

Dam No.1 Woods is a great spot to rest and recharge along the Des Plaines River Trail. With two sheltered picnic groves, it’s an ideal place for a lunch break. …

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20.3 km

Des Plains River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plains River Trail follows its namesake river for nearly 30 miles through over a dozen parks and nature preserves. It's a multi-use trail so keep an eye our …

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22.4 km

Cahokia Flatwoods Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

29.1 km

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail stretches over 56 miles along the Des Plaines River, offering a scenic natural escape through Lake and Cook Counties, just outside Chicago. This multi-use trail …

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32.1 km

Des Plaines River bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Des Plaines River flows southwards from Wisconsin and down through Illinois. It makes for an excellent cycling companion thanks to the trails that wind alongside it. This bridge spans …

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32.8 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …

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34.5 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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36.3 km

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

MacArthur Woods is a preserved forest that showcases the original landscape of the eastern Des Plaines River Valley. The area features a diverse mix of plants, creating an important habitat …

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67.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

21.4 km

10.0 km

6.21 km

3.31 km

1.59 km

222 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

27.3 km

11.1 km

774 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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48 %

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