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Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Rosecrans

Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Rosecrans

Moderate

3.1

(9)

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Des Plaines River Trail – Independence Grove Lake loop from Rosecrans

02:23

46.3km

110m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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651 m

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.

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9.02 km

Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

14.2 km

Lake Carina Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

15.9 km

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

Plaines river

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18.1 km

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This bike repair station along the Des Plaines River Trail is equipped with an air pump, tire levers, Allen wrenches, and screwdrivers—perfect for quick adjustments and on-the-go maintenance.

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18.7 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful area

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21.1 km

Des Plaines River Trail - Libertyville

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail is perfect for beginner cyclists and families looking for a smooth, scenic ride. Towering trees provide shade in the summer, while autumn …

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23.7 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very nice pond where you can observe dragonflies and water birds.

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23.7 km

Northeast Pavillion Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

37.0 km

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …

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46.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

2.61 km

773 m

161 m

Surfaces

43.0 km

2.44 km

934 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

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Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Washington Street Bike Path

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

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Independence Grove Lake

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