The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from McHenry
The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from McHenry
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The Prairie Trail – Veteran Acres Park loop from McHenry
01:57
38.2km
140m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 326 m for 7.17 km
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
After 30.7 km for 7.17 km
Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.86 km
Cold Springs Park
Nature Reserve
10.6 km
The Prairie Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
12.0 km
Veteran Acres Park
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
15.9 km
Three Oaks Recreation Area
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
16.9 km
McHenry County Prairie Trail (Grand Illinois Trail Section)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
28.5 km
Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
38.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
35.1 km
2.61 km
426 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
34.2 km
3.94 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (280 m)
Lowest point (230 m)
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