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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Independence Grove

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Lake County

Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Independence Grove

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Independence Grove

03:11

35.0km

80m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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220 m

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very nice pond where you can observe dragonflies and water birds.

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2.40 km

Des Plaines River Trail - Libertyville

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail is perfect for beginner cyclists and families looking for a smooth, scenic ride. Towering trees provide shade in the summer, while autumn …

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5.77 km

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This bike repair station along the Des Plaines River Trail is equipped with an air pump, tire levers, Allen wrenches, and screwdrivers—perfect for quick adjustments and on-the-go maintenance.

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9.17 km

Lake Carina Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

11.2 km

Bridge along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge with a metal frame and wooden flooring carries hikers over a small stream flowing into the Des Plaines River. It’s a quiet place along the trail to pause …

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13.4 km

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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17.5 km

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

break

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29.9 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

break

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31.7 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tucked away from the river, this stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail offers a peaceful escape surrounded by towering trees. In the summer, the dense canopy provides a cool, …

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35.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

2.01 km

221 m

141 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

1.83 km

362 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Independence Grove

Independence Grove Lake

Des Plaines River Trail - Libertyville

Bike repair station on the Des Plaines River Trail

Bridge along Des Plaines River

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

Des Plaines River Trail

Des Plaines River Trail

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