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February 26, 2024

Mountain biking

The Des Plains River Trail follows its namesake river for nearly 30 miles through over a dozen parks and nature preserves. It's a multi-use trail so keep an eye our for hikers and runners. Also, the fall color season is a particularly gorgeous time to ride.

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Des Plaines River bridge – Independence Grove Lake loop from Wheeling

60.7km

04:30

130m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Hard

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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Location: Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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