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Mud Lake – Fox River Trailhead loop from Algonquin Lakes Trailhead

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Mud Lake – Fox River Trailhead loop from Algonquin Lakes Trailhead

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Mud Lake – Fox River Trailhead loop from Algonquin Lakes Trailhead

02:37

54.2km

350m

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: October 7, 2026

Tips

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Spring Lake Nature Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

13.2 km

Mud Lake

Highlight • Lake

As you pass over Spring Creek on the road bridge you gain a good view of Mud Lake and its wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for the varied bird species.

Tip by

2

22.3 km

Eastern Bluebird at Grassy Lake Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

"Grassy Lake" features gently rolling hills, oak woodlands and marshes. There is a parking lot offering easy access to the Grassy Lake Red Trail for walking and riding, there are also public restrooms at the parking lot.

Tip by

23.5 km

Grassy Lake Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

51.8 km

Fox River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Fox River Trail begins at the McHenry County line in Algonquin and runs across 40 miles to Oswego in Kendall County. The trailhead is easily accessible from Chicago via Interstate 62.

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B

54.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

24.7 km

1.53 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

29.0 km

25.1 km

222 m

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Monday 12 October

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