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Rathje Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Glen Oak County Forest Preserve

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Rathje Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Glen Oak County Forest Preserve

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Rathje Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Glen Oak County Forest Preserve

01:54

31.2km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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8.52 km

Memorial Park, Wheaton

Highlight • Rest Area

Memorial Park is located just north of downtown Wheaton. It was constructed in 1921 and is the city's oldest park. In 2020, it got a renovation, and now the state-of-the-art …

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10.2 km

Rathje Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Rathje Park is a small, family-friend, local park that features open spaces, lakes, shaded areas, and paved trails, making it a good spot for a quick break or a brief ride.

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15.8 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled-roofed farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style …

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16.1 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled roof farmhouse remains, one of the last of its …

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16.6 km

Historic caboose display

Highlight • Monument

As you traverse the trails through Saint James Farm, you'll come across a hidden gem of railroad history. Nestled amidst the trees is Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad caboose #14351, …

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16.6 km

Waycar at St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Monument

St. James Farm Preserve covers 607 acres of trails through fields, woods, and wetlands. Once an equestrian facility, it now features well-maintained paths, along with an old waycar and historic buildings.

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17.2 km

Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Embark on a historic journey along the Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch, a trail founded in 1963 as North America's pioneering Rails-to-Trails conversion. This scenic path, part of the Illinois …

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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.85 km

5.64 km

1.53 km

373 m

241 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

7.37 km

6.87 km

1.02 km

373 m

Elevation

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Rathje Park – St. James Farm Preserve loop from Glen Oak County Forest Preserve

Memorial Park, Wheaton

Rathje Park

St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

Historic caboose display

Waycar at St. James Farm Preserve

Illinois Prairie Path Aurora Branch

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