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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from National Street

Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from National Street

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4.5

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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from National Street

01:57

40.0km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: May 8, 2026

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James "Pate" Philip State Park

Waypoints

Start point

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17.7 km

Timber Ridge Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

19.0 km

Great Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once the railbed of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, the Great Western Trail is now a lovely, mostly flat ride on a surface of crushed limestone dust.

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28.9 km

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Once a right-of-way for the Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad, the Illinois Prairie Path now runs for about 61 miles. Its surface is mostly crushed limestone dust, which should be …

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31.4 km

Cycling the Illinois Prairie Path offers a scenic adventure through nature and history. Spanning 61 miles, it winds through picturesque prairies, woodlands, and charming suburbs. The crushed limestone surface provides …

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34.4 km

James "Pate" Philip State Park

Highlight • Natural

Restoring the land to its native prairie state is a continuous process. Since 1991, significant portions have been seeded with native plants, and prescribed burns are conducted to control woody growth and encourage prairie restoration.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

12.5 km

2.70 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

10.4 km

4.47 km

704 m

669 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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69 %

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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from National Street

Great Western Trail

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Illinois Prairie Path

James "Pate" Philip State Park

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