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United States
Illinois
Dupage County
West Chicago

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch) — Wayne

Hard

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch) — Wayne

05:17

20.8km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: June 25, 2025

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James "Pate" Philip State Park

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Parking

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4.57 km

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch) was one of the country's first rail-trails. In total, the path is 58-miles long. This section is crushed gravel and runs through beautiful woodland.

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10.4 km

Stearns Road Trail Bridge

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

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20.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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20.4 km

232 m

177 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

5.98 km

284 m

256 m

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