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McDowell Grove Forest Preserve – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Route 59

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Route 59

Moderate

2.9

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McDowell Grove Forest Preserve – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Route 59

02:40

53.3km

150m

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: June 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 53.1 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.71 km

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The trails in McDowell Grove Forest Preserve are mostly turf and crushed stone, and they are open to a bunch of different trail users all year long. There are a …

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9.79 km

Warrenville Grove County Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

25.7 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The scenic Fox River Trail is 32 miles long in total, meandering along the Fox River then following the path of an old railway. It's a multi-use, traffic free path, perfect for relaxing rides in beautiful scenery.

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27.3 km

Batavia Depot Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Step into 1854 at the Batavia Depot Museum, a historic Gothic Revival railroad depot. Here you can find exhibits on Batavia’s rail history, windmill production, agriculture, and commerce—even a visit …

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27.8 km

Fox River Trail at Clark Island Recreation Area

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Fox River Trail (FRT) follows the paths of three former railroads: the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin; the Aurora, Elgin & Fox River Electric; and the Chicago & North Western. …

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53.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

20.2 km

4.94 km

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

17.1 km

7.78 km

4.58 km

666 m

Elevation

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McDowell Grove Forest Preserve – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Route 59

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

Fox River Trail

Batavia Depot Museum

Fox River Trail at Clark Island Recreation Area

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