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Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Forty Acre Woods loop from Willow Springs

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United States
Illinois
Cook County
Willow Springs

Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Forty Acre Woods loop from Willow Springs

Intermediate

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Sag Valley Forest Preserve – Forty Acre Woods loop from Willow Springs

02:48

35.3km

180m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2025

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Train Station

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1

5.42 km

McMahon Woods & Fen Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

6.95 km

East Shore of Saganashkee Slough

Highlight • Lake

The east shore of Saganashkee Slough in the Palos Forest Preserves offers a popular walking, biking, and fishing spot. Visitors can spot all sorts of birds, including loons, herons, and …

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3

9.41 km

Swallow Cliff Woods features views from 100-foot tall bluffs that you can earn via a number of trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the big staircase …

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4

12.9 km

Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This area provides a tranquil experience in a lush green environment, connecting with the Palos Trail System. It features picnic areas and expansive open fields, providing excellent spots to take a break.

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5

13.8 km

Palos Preserves

Nature Reserve

6

15.0 km

Forty Acre Woods

Highlight • Forest

Forty Acre Woods is actually a 57-acre area with miles of unpaved trails that connect with the Palos Trail System. In the fall, this area offers a stunning sight as the trees begin to change colors.

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15.0 km

Forty Acre Woods

Highlight • Forest

Forty Acre Woods is actually a 57-acre area with miles of unpaved trails that connect with the Palos Trail System. In the fall, this area offers a stunning sight as the trees begin to change colors.

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8

18.1 km

This area offers a nice break from the city with a peaceful setting away from the noise. There are miles of unpaved trails connecting with several preserves in the area, making for a wide variety of routes you can take.

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9

22.4 km

Cal-Sag Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

​The Cal-Sag Trail, or Calumet-Sag Trail, is a paved multi-use path spanning 16.2 miles. It connects the John Husar I&M Canal Trail in Lemont to the Major Taylor Trail in …

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10

27.3 km

Sag Quarry West

Lake

11

31.1 km

John Husar I&M Canal Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The John Husar I & M Canal Trail has a fascinating history, connecting Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River long ago. Now, it's a wonderful place to visit and ride …

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35.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

12.9 km

2.42 km

1.49 km

811 m

269 m

224 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

9.48 km

8.00 km

433 m

413 m

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