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United States
Illinois
Mchenry County
Crystal Lake

The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from Crystal Lake

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Illinois
Mchenry County
Crystal Lake

The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from Crystal Lake

Easy

3.1

(28)

57

riders

The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from Crystal Lake

01:18

24.2km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.98 km for 12.3 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.74 km

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy cycling through the beautiful Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. This place became an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1994 and offers rugged tree lined paths for biking. It's a perfect spot for a ride not too far from Chicago!

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12.6 km

Cold Springs Park

Nature Reserve

3

21.4 km

The Prairie Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Prairie Trail, spanning McHenry County, is a key component of the broader Grand Illinois Trail. Covering just over 26 miles, it starts at the Wisconsin border, weaving through northern …

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4

22.7 km

Veteran Acres Park

Highlight • Forest

Veteran Acres Park is a gem with its wooded areas and the lovely Wingate Prairie spanning about 30 acres. This vibrant space is home to beautiful flowers like asters, blazing …

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5

23.9 km

The Crystal Lake Brewing Company taproom is a popular stop for cyclists coming through Crystal Lake. Aside from good drinks, the taproom has a rotation of food trucks serviing food.

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B

24.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

1.54 km

493 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

2.60 km

372 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Friday 8 May

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