Name: St. James Farm Preserve
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St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

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Location: Dupage County, Illinois, United States

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1. Danada Forest Preserve – Herrick Lake loop from Wheaton

32.4km

02:03

100m

Intermediate bike ride. 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

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

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3. Herrick Lake – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Glen Ellyn Woods

32.0km

02:06

120m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. 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

St. James Farm Preserve

1. Danada Forest Preserve – Herrick Lake loop from Wheaton

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

3. Herrick Lake – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Glen Ellyn Woods

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