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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Aptakisic

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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Aptakisic

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4.7

(3454)

12,500

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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Aptakisic

01:31

18.1km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike 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 29, 2026

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4.44 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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5.55 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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7.96 km

Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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10.2 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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11.2 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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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

2.87 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

3.93 km

438 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

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Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Aptakisic

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Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve

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