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

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

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

02:24

32.2km

50m

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: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Nature Reserve

7.52 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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7.61 km

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

Highlight • Trail

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8.81 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 …

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10.3 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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11.1 km

Dam Number 4 North Preserve

Nature Reserve

11.6 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.

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15.6 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.

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16.1 km

Robinson Woods North

Highlight • Forest

Robinson Woods North is a predominantly wooded haven adorned with scattered prairies. Explore remnant prairie spots along the route and look for the white wild indigo, nodding onion, goldenrod, and …

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16.3 km

Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

Highlight • Trail

This area offers a nice unpaved trail that follows along the Des Plaines River, providing enjoyable views and sounds as you ride. The park is named after Alexander Robinson, the English name of Potawatomi chief Chee-chee-pin-quay, born in 1787.

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32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

6.58 km

3.29 km

2.84 km

1.03 km

848 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

8.05 km

7.37 km

998 m

894 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 29 July

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

Campground Road Woods

Des Plaines River Trail at Campground Road Woods

Algonquin Woods

Des Plaines River Trail – Riverside View

Des Plaines River Trail

Catherine Chevalier Woods

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Robinson Woods North Trail Along Des Plaines River

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