Mount Hoy Summit – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Wheaton

Mountain biking trails

Mount Hoy Summit – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Wheaton

Moderate

4.7

(6088)

17,136

riders

Mount Hoy Summit – Blackwell Forest Preserve loop from Wheaton

03:32

63.2km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.2 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.25 km

Crossroads rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

At this junction, there is a bench and a good spot to take a break. This area is surrounded by woods full of American elms and smaller maples, oaks, lindens, and hickories. The trails here are nice, wide gravel trails.

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12.8 km

Mount Hoy Summit

Highlight • Summit

Path to summit is for walking, but if it's dry, you can crank it up the gravel to the top.

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14.8 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

15.8 km

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that …

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16.1 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Blackwell Forest Preserve features oak and hickory forests, grasslands, pastures and wetlands. Many species find refuge here and can be observed.

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16.9 km

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This elevated viewing platform over McKee Marsh gives visitors a good look into the marsh. There is also a trail map here, and the set of stairs to get up the platform is pretty short.

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17.7 km