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Forty Acre Woods – McGinty Slough loop from Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area

Forty Acre Woods – McGinty Slough loop from Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area

Moderate

4.8

(2680)

15,732

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Forty Acre Woods – McGinty Slough loop from Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area

02:37

33.1km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area

Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Forty Acre Woods

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.0 km

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swallow Cliff Woods features views from 100-foot tall bluffs that you can earn via a number of trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the big staircase …

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18.1 km

Forty Acre Woods

Highlight • Forest

Forty Acre Woods is actually a 57-acre area with miles of unpaved trails that connect with the Palos Trail System. In the fall, this area offers a stunning sight as the trees begin to change colors.

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21.2 km

Sag Valley Forest Preserve Trail

Highlight • Trail

This area offers a nice break from the city with a peaceful setting away from the noise. There are miles of unpaved trails connecting with several preserves in the area, making for a wide variety of routes you can take.

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28.5 km

McGinty Slough

Highlight • Lake

McGinty Slough is a 38-acre lake with a relatively shallow depth of under 10 feet. The area offers approximately 20 miles of trails that encircle the lake and connect to other lakes in the vicinity.

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33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

6.70 km

4.32 km

392 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

3.30 km

3.19 km

411 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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Forty Acre Woods – McGinty Slough loop from Tampier Greenway Family Picnic Area

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Forty Acre Woods

Sag Valley Forest Preserve Trail

McGinty Slough

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