Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail – Monon Trail loop from Dyer

Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail – Monon Trail loop from Dyer

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Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail – Monon Trail loop from Dyer

02:32

57.9km

110m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.3 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.7 km

Beaver Dam Wetland Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

28.0 km

Ivan Gatlin Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Escape into serene wilderness at Ivan Gatlin Nature Preserve, overlooking the winding Kankakee River in Illinois.

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33.1 km

Erie-Lackawanna Rail-Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great traffic free cycling and walking route. Nice surface and plenty of places to stop along the way.

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37.5 km

Grand Prairie

Nature Reserve

42.1 km

Calumet Avenue Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge sits above the intersection of Calumet Avenue and River Drive and helps increase safety at the busy intersection off I-94.

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43.4 km

Monon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Monon Trail is a 4.4-mile rails-to-trails path that follows the route of the former Monon Railroad. This section connects the suburbs of Hammond and Munster. This trail is not …

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43.7 km

Monon Trail Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

49.3 km

Maynard Lake

Highlight • Lake

Maynard Lake is a super popular reservoir on the western border of Michigan. The small lake and surrounding area is popular for fishing, picnicking, and exercising. You get great views …

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