You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and shared with hikers and the occasional horseback rider. Here your pass through the Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve which has its own scenic trail network.

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Best routes to Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

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1. Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Gurnee

43.6km

03:38

110m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from 1701-1725 N McAree Rd

57.5km

04:24

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gurnee Public Park loop from Vendor Campground

45.0km

03:52

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 376 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Wadsworth, Lake County, Illinois, United States

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Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

1. Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Gurnee

2. Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from 1701-1725 N McAree Rd

3. Gurnee Public Park loop from Vendor Campground

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