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Des Plaines River Trail loop from Old School Forest Preserve

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Lake County
Mettawa

Des Plaines River Trail loop from Old School Forest Preserve

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Des Plaines River Trail loop from Old School Forest Preserve

02:56

11.5km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.84 km

MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

MacArthur Woods is a preserved forest that showcases the original landscape of the eastern Des Plaines River Valley. The area features a diverse mix of plants, creating an important habitat …

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3.99 km

MacArthur Woods is a preserved forest that showcases the original landscape of the eastern Des Plaines River Valley. The area features a diverse mix of plants, creating an important habitat …

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5.74 km

Des Plaines River Trail

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Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

147 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

354 m

< 100 m

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