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Robinson Woods North – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Belmont Avenue (Franklin Park)

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Robinson Woods North – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Belmont Avenue (Franklin Park)

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4.5

(9661)

12,378

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Robinson Woods North – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Belmont Avenue (Franklin Park)

01:43

20.1km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.7 km for 175 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 16.0 km for 83 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 16.5 km for 81 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 16.7 km for 84 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

Fullerton Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

10.6 km

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Trail

This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.

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10.8 km

Robinson Woods North

Highlight • Forest

Robinson Woods North is a predominantly wooded haven adorned with scattered prairies. Explore remnant prairie spots along the route and look for the white wild indigo, nodding onion, goldenrod, and …

Tip by

11.3 km

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Highlight • Forest

This is one of the many forest preserves along the Des Plaines River Trail. There are picnic tables, bathrooms and parking for trail access here. You can enjoy some great views of the river from here as well.

Tip by

14.8 km

Robinson Woods South

Highlight • Forest

Tip by

16.1 km

Schiller Woods North Preserve

Nature Reserve

20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

2.03 km

1.79 km

218 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

3.00 km

929 m

814 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Robinson Woods North – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Belmont Avenue (Franklin Park)

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Robinson Woods North

Catherine Chevalier Woods

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