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Des Plains River Trail – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Potawatomi Woods

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Des Plains River Trail – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Potawatomi Woods

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Des Plains River Trail – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Potawatomi Woods

01:19

5.20km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Potawatomi Woods Preserve

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Start point

Parking

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87 m

Des Plains River Trail

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The Des Plains River Trail follows its namesake river for nearly 30 miles through over a dozen parks and nature preserves. It's a multi-use trail so keep an eye our …

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1.92 km

Des Plaines River Trail at Cahokia Flatwoods

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This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail at Cahokia Flatwoods Forest Preserve guides hikers through a serene woodland, with a dirt path winding under tall oaks and maples. Surrounded …

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2.42 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail is a multi-use trail that follows the course of the Des Plaines River. It passes through picturesque, remarkable places.

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3.16 km

Cahokia Flatwoods

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This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail at Cahokia Flatwoods Forest Preserve guides hikers through a serene woodland, with a dirt path winding under tall oaks and maples. Surrounded …

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5.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

116 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

2.04 km

106 m

Elevation

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Today

Sunday 7 June

28°C

17°C

28 %

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