Millennium Trail (Volo) – Beef Lake Natural Preserve loop from Marl Flat Forest Preserve

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Millennium Trail (Volo) – Beef Lake Natural Preserve loop from Marl Flat Forest Preserve

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11,702

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Millennium Trail (Volo) – Beef Lake Natural Preserve loop from Marl Flat Forest Preserve

02:05

32.1km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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2.31 km

Millennium Trail (Volo)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the south end of the Millennium Trail; this portion of trail also passes through Wauconda before ending in Mundelein. If you want to, you can connect this end …

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Ray Lake Forest Preserve Cow Monument

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Fort Hill Trail winds through Lakewood Forest Preserve. It is a 5-mile out-and-back path that begins with a paved section and transitions into a wide gravel trail. The trail features small bridges with views of lakes and wetlands.

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Pond at Lakewood Forest Preserve

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Lakewood Forest Preserve is Lake County’s largest forest preserve and it offers a plethora of activities including biking along sections of the regional Millennium Trail and Fort Hill Trail.

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31.6 km

Marl Flat Forest Preserve - Millenium Trail

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Traveling through Marl Flat Forest Preserve on the Millenium Trail is a joy with plenty of wildlife and nature to take in. The path is good quality tarmac, perfect for cycling.

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