W.W. Stevens Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from West Chicago

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W.W. Stevens Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from West Chicago

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W.W. Stevens Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from West Chicago

02:05

33.4km

110m

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 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.04 km

Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

7.48 km

Lincoln Marsh Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

Lincoln Marsh Pavilion is a wooded area with open spaces and lakes, offering recreational activities for children. You'll find picnic tables and a portable restroom here.

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8.60 km

W.W. Stevens Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A small family-friend park, with playgrounds and a water fountain.

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9.85 km

Rathje Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Rathje Park is a small, family-friend, local park that features open spaces, lakes, shaded areas, and paved trails, making it a good spot for a quick break or a brief ride.

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15.2 km

Historic caboose display

Highlight • Monument

As you traverse the trails through Saint James Farm, you'll come across a hidden gem of railroad history. Nestled amidst the trees is Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad caboose #14351, …

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15.2 km

Waycar at St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Monument

St. James Farm Preserve covers 607 acres of trails through fields, woods, and wetlands. Once an equestrian facility, it now features well-maintained paths, along with an old waycar and historic buildings.

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15.9 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled-roofed farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style …

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16.1 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled roof farmhouse remains, one of the last of its …

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16.8 km

Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on a historic journey along the Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch, a trail founded in 1963 as North America's pioneering Rails-to-Trails conversion. This scenic path, part of the Illinois …

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33.4 km

End point

Train Station

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