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DuPage River Bridge – Historic I & M Canal lock loop from Downers Grove Main Street

DuPage River Bridge – Historic I & M Canal lock loop from Downers Grove Main Street

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3.3

(20)

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DuPage River Bridge – Historic I & M Canal lock loop from Downers Grove Main Street

06:27

112km

280m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 35.9 km for 88 m

After 75.3 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Veterans Memorial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The multi-use Veterans Memorial Trail connects or intersects with a number of other area trails, allowing you to ride, uninterrupted for miles. It also passes through Black Partridge Woods and Wood Ridge Forest Preserves.

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21.4 km

Schneider's Passage Entrance, Centennial Trail – Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve

Highlight • Rest Area

There is seating, restrooms, parking, and bike tools located at this highlight. It is a good place to break between Joliet and Sag Quarries.

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28.9 km

Lock Number 1

Highlight • Structure

Lock Number 1 is the first lock south of Chicago. It is in the town of Lockport and has a picnic area with views of the canal.

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32.9 km

Illinois and Michigan Canal

Lake

50.0 km

West Lake Observation Deck, Lake Chaminwood

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice overlook for a stop off I&M

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55.3 km

DuPage River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The cycleway only cruises past the DuPage River briefly, so enjoy the view while you have it! The trail will spend more time along the canal that shoots off from the river.

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55.4 km

Historic I & M Canal lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice historical point to stop and see along the I&M canal trail.

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61.9 km

Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts will be delighted with this bike path. It stretches for more than 96 miles. Along its shores are numerous state parks, restored historical sites and …

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112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

48.2 km

7.93 km

6.46 km

728 m

185 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

30.5 km

29.8 km

18.3 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

27°C

18°C

94 %

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DuPage River Bridge – Historic I & M Canal lock loop from Downers Grove Main Street

Veterans Memorial Trail

Schneider's Passage Entrance, Centennial Trail – Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve

Lock Number 1

West Lake Observation Deck, Lake Chaminwood

DuPage River Bridge

Historic I & M Canal lock

Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail

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