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View of Mallard Lake – Great Western Trail loop from Schaumburg

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View of Mallard Lake – Great Western Trail loop from Schaumburg

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13,656

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View of Mallard Lake – Great Western Trail loop from Schaumburg

03:22

55.4km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 km

View of Mallard Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stretching for 11.6 miles, this trail features a mix of crushed limestone and paved surfaces. The section loops around Mallard Lake, providing a pleasant view of the water throughout the journey.

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5.67 km

Mallard Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mallard Lake is a enchanting place where to spend leisure time. Walking, birdwatching, fishing are some of the activities you can do there.

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16.7 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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26.6 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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40.1 km

Timber Ridge Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

55.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

19.4 km

5.51 km

2.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

18.2 km

8.97 km

1.01 km

477 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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View of Mallard Lake – Great Western Trail loop from Schaumburg

View of Mallard Lake

Mallard Lake

Great Western Trail

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