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Fox River – Pratt's Castle loop from St. Charles

Fox River – Pratt's Castle loop from St. Charles

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3.5

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Fox River – Pratt's Castle loop from St. Charles

02:18

44.8km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

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Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.76 km

Norton Woods

Forest

5.21 km

Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

8.92 km

Stearns Road Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely bridge that passes safely under the busy Stream Road. The views of Fox River are good from here.

Tip by

17.4 km

Elgin

Highlight • Settlement

Known as the 'City on the Suburbs', Elgin is a vibrant city northwest of Chicago. It has a vibrant arts scene, as well as plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants …

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20.0 km

Fox River

Highlight • River

The Fox River flows for 202 miles (325 km) from Wisconsin to Ottawa in Illinois. It's a tributary of the Illinois River. The Fox River Trail runs along the length …

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22.8 km

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation

Highlight • Natural

The Fox River Trail, owned by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, aligns with the Fox River Fen preserve to the east. Established in 1948 by Max McGraw, this private organization …

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24.5 km

Pratt's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Elgin Pratt's Castle is a 50-foot replica of a medieval castle that was built by Harold S. Pratt in 1937. There is a mini-moat and draw bridge.

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36.4 km

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Highlight • Bridge

The reflection of the classic stone brick railway bridge on the Fox River on a still day is beautiful, with a backdrop of green mixed trees. A lovely spot to …

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44.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

6.82 km

4.89 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

9.96 km

516 m

355 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 17 June

21°C

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98 %

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Fox River – Pratt's Castle loop from St. Charles

Stearns Road Trail Bridge

Elgin

Fox River

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation

Pratt's Castle

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

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