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Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

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Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

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3.2

(16)

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Petersen Park Beach – Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Pioneer Landing

02:31

42.0km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 3, 2026

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After 6.73 km for 2.06 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.21 km for 9.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 23.9 km for 11.4 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

9.00 km

Petersen Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Peterson Park Beach is set on McCullom Lake which is located at the northwest edge of McHenry. This is a very popular pay and go fishing and swimming spot. There …

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12.9 km

Cold Springs Park

Nature Reserve

3

21.2 km

Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Runners can wander woodsy trails or connect to the McHenry County Prairie Trail during outings in Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. Since gaining Illinois Nature Preserve status in 1994, the site’s …

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4

21.6 km

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy cycling through the beautiful Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. This place became an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1994 and offers rugged tree lined paths for biking. It's a perfect spot for a ride not too far from Chicago!

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42.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

6.39 km

3.54 km

1.95 km

527 m

452 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

5.56 km

2.46 km

726 m

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