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Hoffman Estates

Ridge Road – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Poplar Creek Forest Preserve

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Hoffman Estates

Ridge Road – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Poplar Creek Forest Preserve

Moderate

4.8

(1647)

10,447

riders

Ridge Road – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Poplar Creek Forest Preserve

03:21

77.4km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Spring Lake Nature Preserve

Deer Grove Forest Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

19.9 km

Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Ridge Road is a long flat stretch of good quality tarmac enveloped in trees. A good chance to get the pace!

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2

64.7 km

Deer Grove Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Deer Grove Nature Preserve is a beautiful 2,000 acre park. It has a large lake in the center, and several miles of paved trails that wind through the park.

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3

71.4 km

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Covering 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Preserve is a haven for birding enthusiasts. Open grasslands, restored wetlands, and a vibrant heron rookery provide a diverse habitat for nesting species. Boasting 25 …

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B

77.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.6 km

7.45 km

4.80 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.8 km

12.3 km

426 m

< 100 m

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