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St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

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St. James Farm Preserve

Name: St. James Farm Preserve
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 mountain bikers

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Location: Dupage County, Illinois, United States

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1. McCormic Woods Trail & St. James Farm Bike Trail loop — St. James Preserve

6.34km

00:26

20m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Timber Lake – Kline Creek Farm loop from St. Charles

58.7km

03:15

180m

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

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3. St. James Farm Preserve – McKee Marsh loop from Wheaton

64.9km

03:35

190m

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

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oliviakellis

July 1, 2024

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 in DuPage County, along with a massive wood-planked German barn dating back to 1890, if not earlier. The worn fieldstone foundation of another vintage barn can still be spotted. In the 1920s, Chauncey and Marion McCormick acquired the property, pursuing their passion for horses by building colonial-style red brick stables with imported English iron posts. To support their award-winning herd of Guernsey cows, they constructed an innovative dairy barn with spacious stalls and various outbuildings that set the standard for Midwest farmers. Later, their son Brooks and wife Hope erected the indoor arena that hosted equestrian events and a therapeutic riding program. Today, this charming arena with idyllic river birch views can be rented out for small gatherings, letting you experience the rich agricultural history of this special place.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Dupage County, Illinois, United States

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St. James Farm Preserve

1. McCormic Woods Trail & St. James Farm Bike Trail loop — St. James Preserve

2. Timber Lake – Kline Creek Farm loop from St. Charles

3. St. James Farm Preserve – McKee Marsh loop from Wheaton

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