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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Park Ridge

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Park Ridge

Moderate

2.8

(18)

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Park Ridge

01:29

12.6km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 254 m for 57 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 3.11 km for 291 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 12.3 km for 57 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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349 m

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Des Plaines River, meeting up and crossing the river several times through more than 12 forest preserves, offering plenty of opportunities to extend your ride.

Tip by

3.20 km

This is one of the many forest preserves along the Des Plaines River Trail. There are picnic tables, bathrooms and parking for trail access here. You can enjoy some great views of the river from here as well.

Tip by

5.24 km

Robinson Woods North

Highlight • Forest

Robinson Woods North is a predominantly wooded haven adorned with scattered prairies. Explore remnant prairie spots along the route and look for the white wild indigo, nodding onion, goldenrod, and …

Tip by

5.46 km

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Trail

This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.

Tip by

6.48 km

Robinson Woods

Forest

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.79 km

1.47 km

1.16 km

781 m

420 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

1.49 km

1.45 km

1.10 km

767 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 22 August

26°C

18°C

44 %

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Park Ridge

Des Plaines River Trail

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Robinson Woods North

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

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