Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Naperville

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Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Naperville

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Pioneer Park Forest Preserve – Whalon Lake Park loop from Naperville

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34.0km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.7 km for 153 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.67 km

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This is a preserved area along the DuPage River, here you can spot wildflowers and a variety of species of birds while cycling through woodland and open meadows. Perfect for a leisurely break.

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6.84 km

West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve is a 713-acre nature preserve in Bartlett. It has a variety of habitats along the river that help promote a biodiversity of plants and …

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10.1 km

DuPage River Trail through Knock Knolls Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch of the DuPage River Trail. It winds through Knock Knolls Park, which is very green and is a mix of fields and woodland.

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14.2 km

Whalon Lake Park encompasses a mosaic of habitats - prairie, wetlands, an 80-acre lake, and the DuPage River. This diversity supports abundant wildlife like waterfowl and ducks. Native plant species …

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14.5 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

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14.8 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

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15.9 km

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

Highlight • Lake

Hidden Lakes Park is a functional trout farm with multiple small lakes. There is a trail that runs through Hidden Lakes to connect the trail around Whalon Lake to the DuPage River Greenway.

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16.6 km

Wooden Bridge on DuPage River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This is a peaceful section of the DuPage River Greenway that runs along James S. Boan Woods. Enjoy the woods, open green spaces, and river views along the trail before it ends at Royce Road.

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

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