Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Wheeling
Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Wheeling
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Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from Wheeling
03:14
45.1km
90m
Mountain biking
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 30, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 180 m for 8 m
After 45.0 km for 8 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.07 km
Des Plaines River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
13.5 km
Des Plaines River bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
27.5 km
MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
28.8 km
Des Plaines River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
30.6 km
Des Plaines River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
32.8 km
Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
45.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.9 km
14.4 km
695 m
639 m
188 m
167 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
28.9 km
14.2 km
1.54 km
227 m
< 100 m
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