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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Wheeling

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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Wheeling

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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Wheeling

01:55

28.9km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 180 m for 8 m

After 28.8 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail is a multi-use trail that follows the course of the Des Plaines River. It passes through picturesque, remarkable places.

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12.4 km

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …

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13.5 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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14.2 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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15.4 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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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

13.0 km

695 m

639 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

13.0 km

1.54 km

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Wheeling

Des Plaines River Trail

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds

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Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve

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