With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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1. Thorn Creek Trail

43.8km

01:41

80m

Cycle the easy 27.2-mile Thorn Creek Trail through diverse woodlands and meadows in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

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2. Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Old Plank Road Trail loop from Mokena

65.1km

02:37

160m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Sauk Trail Forest Preserve – Glenwood Woods loop from Homewood

38.3km

01:31

90m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: South Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

1. Thorn Creek Trail

2. Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Old Plank Road Trail loop from Mokena

3. Sauk Trail Forest Preserve – Glenwood Woods loop from Homewood

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