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Mountain biking trails
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Deerfield

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Deerfield

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Deerfield

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Deerfield

Moderate

4.6

(5680)

9,791

riders

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River bridge loop from Deerfield

02:13

33.4km

60m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 33.2 km for 214 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …

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2

13.9 km

Des Plaines River bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Des Plaines River flows southwards from Wisconsin and down through Illinois. It makes for an excellent cycling companion thanks to the trails that wind alongside it. This bridge spans …

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3

14.6 km

Captain Daniel Wright Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This forest preserve offers a quiet escape from the city with a good selection of trails. All the trails are well marked and well maintained. You can also connect to the Des Plains River Trail to explore further afield.

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14.7 km

Pond and Bridge at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Preserve

Highlight • Lake

This forest preserve offers a quiet escape from the city with a good selection of trails. All the trails are well marked and well maintained. You can also connect to the Des Plains River Trail to explore further afield.

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5

17.4 km

Wooden Bridge at Half Day County Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

The Half Day County Forest Preserve is a small nature preserve with a mile-long running trail. This path can be connected to the miles of trails within Wright Woods Forest Preserve by using the connector trails.

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17.5 km

Half Day County Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Explore the natural beauty of Half Day County Forest Preserve, spanning 241 acres. Delight in the serene surroundings with three picturesque picnic shelters, a 3-acre fishing pond, open playfields, and …

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19.5 km

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail stretches over 56 miles along the Des Plaines River, offering a scenic natural escape through Lake and Cook Counties, just outside Chicago. This multi-use trail …

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33.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

13.6 km

2.95 km

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

10.4 km

6.44 km

341 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 22 August

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18°C

60 %

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