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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from Gary & Lies

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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from Gary & Lies

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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from Gary & Lies

02:38

43.6km

140m

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: May 6, 2026

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James "Pate" Philip State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.09 km

Great Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once the railbed of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, the Great Western Trail is now a lovely, mostly flat ride on a surface of crushed limestone dust.

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16.0 km

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Once a right-of-way for the Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad, the Illinois Prairie Path now runs for about 61 miles. Its surface is mostly crushed limestone dust, which should be …

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25.7 km

James "Pate" Philip State Park

Highlight • Natural

Restoring the land to its native prairie state is a continuous process. Since 1991, significant portions have been seeded with native plants, and prescribed burns are conducted to control woody growth and encourage prairie restoration.

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37.1 km

View of the lake at West Branch Forest Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Branch Forest Preserve, a 713-acre area comprised of meadows, wetlands, forests, and prairies, offers trails, fishing opportunities, wildlife viewing, and picnic areas. Open from one hour after sunrise to …

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38.4 km

West Branch Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

38.6 km

West Branch Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Spanning 713 acres, West Branch Forest Preserve captivates with diverse habitats, plants, and wildlife. Initially acquired for flood control, it now boasts a reservoir for stormwater collection and natural filtration. …

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43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

16.7 km

3.63 km

3.22 km

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

16.3 km

8.74 km

516 m

376 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 17 July

35°C

22°C

88 %

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Great Western Trail – James "Pate" Philip State Park loop from Gary & Lies

Great Western Trail

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

James "Pate" Philip State Park

View of the lake at West Branch Forest Preserve

West Branch Forest Preserve

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