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Springbrook Prairie – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

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Springbrook Prairie – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

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Springbrook Prairie – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

03:30

53.6km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 286 m

After 53.4 km for 259 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.4 km

Springbrook Prairie

Highlight • Natural

Springbrook Prairie is a beautiful open grassland preserve with smooth, well-maintained trails perfect for cycling. Enjoy expansive views of native prairies, seasonal wildflowers, and abundant birdlife. Don’t miss the chance …

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31.9 km

DuPage River view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The DuPage River runs along the north part of Knock Knolls Park. At this point, you get a good view of the river as you walk along the aptly named River Trail.

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33.5 km

DuPage River Trail through Knock Knolls Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch of the DuPage River Trail. It winds through Knock Knolls Park, which is very green and is a mix of fields and woodland.

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37.6 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Whalon Lake Park encompasses a mosaic of habitats - prairie, wetlands, an 80-acre lake, and the DuPage River. This diversity supports abundant wildlife like waterfowl and ducks. Native plant species …

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38.9 km

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

Highlight • Lake

Hidden Lakes Park is a functional trout farm with multiple small lakes. There is a trail that runs through Hidden Lakes to connect the trail around Whalon Lake to the DuPage River Greenway.

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53.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

15.1 km

11.7 km

3.21 km

1.63 km

366 m

340 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

10.8 km

8.22 km

5.32 km

735 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 19 August

26°C

17°C

60 %

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Springbrook Prairie – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

Springbrook Prairie

DuPage River view

DuPage River Trail through Knock Knolls Park

Whalon Lake Park

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

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