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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Des Plaines

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Des Plaines

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Des Plaines River Trail – Catherine Chevalier Woods loop from Des Plaines

02:52

24.4km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.8 km for 291 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.46 km

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Nature Reserve

2.79 km

Northwestern Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

3

4.05 km

Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Forest

This park highlights the Des Plaines River Trail, which meanders along the Des Plaines River through the lush and verdant surroundings of the area. The area offers scenic views of the river throughout.

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4

4.14 km

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Trail

This park highlights the Des Plaines River Trail, which meanders along the Des Plaines River through the lush and verdant surroundings of the area. The area offers scenic views of the river throughout.

Tip by

5

5.34 km

Algonquin Woods

Highlight • Forest

Experience the tranquil charm of Algonquin Woods,a cherished nature preserve celebrated for its unspoiled beauty. This enchanting sanctuary, intertwined with the Des Plaines River trail, unveils a lush forest. The …

Tip by

6

6.83 km

Des Plaines River Trail – Riverside View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail totals over 31 miles in one direction and has a bunch of different trailheads along the way. This particular section of the crushed-gravel trail gets …

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7.83 km

Dam Number 4 East Woods

Forest

8

8.09 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail meanders along the Des Plaines River, meeting up and crossing the river several times through more than 12 forest preserves, offering plenty of opportunities to extend your ride.

Tip by

9

10.9 km

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Highlight • Forest

10

12.4 km

Catherine Chevalier Woods

Highlight • Forest

This is one of the many forest preserves along the Des Plaines River Trail. There are picnic tables, bathrooms and parking for trail access here. You can enjoy some great views of the river from here as well.

Tip by

B

24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

5.47 km

1.63 km

573 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

5.30 km

2.39 km

1.22 km

419 m

393 m

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