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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
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Location: Dupage County, Illinois, United States

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1. Great Western Trail – Timber Ridge Trail loop from Elgin

88.2km

05:24

290m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Silver Lake Lakeside View – Danada Forest Preserve loop from Warrenville

40.5km

02:32

140m

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

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3. Silver Lake Lakeside View – Mount Hoy Summit loop from College Avenue

27.6km

01:49

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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oliviakellis

June 23, 2025

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. Great Western Trail – Timber Ridge Trail loop from Elgin

2. Silver Lake Lakeside View – Danada Forest Preserve loop from Warrenville

3. Silver Lake Lakeside View – Mount Hoy Summit loop from College Avenue

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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