With over 120 acres to explore, Raceway Woods Forest Preserve offers hikers a peaceful natural retreat. Trails loop through savanna, prairie, and woodland, skirting a babbling brook and seeping springs. Although the preserve is named after a former racetrack, tranquility now prevails. Wander the preserve’s gently rolling landscape, observing native plants and animals, pausing under the open sky.

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Raceway Trail Loop

4.31km

01:10

50m

This easy 2.7-mile (4.3 km) hike in Raceway Woods Forest Preserve offers a unique loop with 178 feet (54 metres) of elevation gain.

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Hiking loop from Dundee Township

3.47km

00:56

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Carpentersville, Kane County, Illinois, United States

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Meadowdale Raceway Gasoline Tank, Raceway Woods Forest Preserve

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Hiking loop from Dundee Township

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