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Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from McHenry

Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from McHenry

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Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from McHenry

01:50

31.1km

100m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 326 m for 7.17 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 16.5 km for 7.65 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 24.9 km for 1.68 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 27.1 km for 582 m

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

The Prairie Trail, spanning McHenry County, is a key component of the broader Grand Illinois Trail. Covering just over 26 miles, it starts at the Wisconsin border, weaving through northern farmlands and woodlands before reaching the suburban landscapes of southern Chicago. Along its path, the trail shifts from gravel to asphalt and passes through eight communities, including those overseen by the McHenry County Conservation District.

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12.0 km

Veteran Acres Park

Highlight • Forest

Veteran Acres Park is a gem with its wooded areas and the lovely Wingate Prairie spanning about 30 acres. This vibrant space is home to beautiful flowers like asters, blazing stars, and sunflowers. You'll also find prairies with plants that thrive in drier conditions, along with scattered pine woods, adding to the park's natural charm.

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14.3 km

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy cycling through the beautiful Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. This place became an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1994 and offers rugged tree lined paths for biking. It's a perfect spot for a ride not too far from Chicago!

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26.9 km

Petersen Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Peterson Park Beach is set on McCullom Lake which is located at the northwest edge of McHenry. This is a very popular pay and go fishing and swimming spot. There are also lifeguards present at the location if you fancy a dip in the water.

Tip by

31.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

1.80 km

1.56 km

1.15 km

664 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

5.45 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

37°C

21°C

0 %

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Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from McHenry

The Prairie Trail

Veteran Acres Park

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Petersen Park Beach

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