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DuPage River Trail – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

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DuPage River Trail – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

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DuPage River Trail – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

03:23

56.4km

200m

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This is a preserved area along the DuPage River, here you can spot wildflowers and a variety of species of birds while cycling through woodland and open meadows. Perfect for a leisurely break.

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11.0 km

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve encompasses 18 acres and rests along the shores of the West Branch DuPage River. The West Branch DuPage River Trail passes through the preserve, which is prone to flooding from the river after heavy precipitation.

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12.8 km

West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve is a 713-acre nature preserve in Bartlett. It has a variety of habitats along the river that help promote a biodiversity of plants and …

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15.4 km

DuPage River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

DuPage River Trail runs alongside the river, passing through greenery and parks, with shaded paths and peaceful natural surroundings. It's ideal for a leisurely or moderate-paced ride.

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25.9 km

Vermont Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

36.9 km

DuPage River Trail through Knock Knolls Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch of the DuPage River Trail. It winds through Knock Knolls Park, which is very green and is a mix of fields and woodland.

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41.1 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Whalon Lake Park encompasses a mosaic of habitats - prairie, wetlands, an 80-acre lake, and the DuPage River. This diversity supports abundant wildlife like waterfowl and ducks. Native plant species …

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42.3 km

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

Highlight • Lake

Hidden Lakes Park is a functional trout farm with multiple small lakes. There is a trail that runs through Hidden Lakes to connect the trail around Whalon Lake to the DuPage River Greenway.

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51.5 km

Southern DuPage County Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Southern DuPage Regional Trail offers a historic cycling journey through DuPage County, Illinois. Once part of the Illinois Prairie Path, this trail traverses woodlands, meadows, and urban areas. Cyclists …

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56.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

7.49 km

5.82 km

2.59 km

1.80 km

723 m

207 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

16.5 km

5.55 km

1.02 km

372 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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DuPage River Trail – Whalon Lake Park loop from Lisle

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve

Pioneer Park Forest Preserve

West Branch Riverway Forest Preserve

DuPage River Trail

DuPage River Trail through Knock Knolls Park

Whalon Lake Park

Hidden Lakes Park (Hidden Lakes Trout Farm)

Southern DuPage County Regional Trail

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