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Dam on the DuPage River Trail – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Dam on the DuPage River Trail – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

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4.8

(4074)

10,902

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Dam on the DuPage River Trail – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

01:39

33.1km

110m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

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Start point

Parking

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3.14 km

Warrenville Grove County Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

8.21 km

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The trails in McDowell Grove Forest Preserve are mostly turf and crushed stone, and they are open to a bunch of different trail users all year long. There are a bunch of trails that intersect each other, so you can make routes and loops of different distances.

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9.39 km

Dam on the DuPage River Trail

Highlight • Structure

Interesting infrastructure to control floodwaters entering Naperville.

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10.0 km

West Branch DuPage River Trail northern end

Highlight • Trail

This is the northern part of the West Branch DuPage River Trail, where the dirt path ends and a paved path begins. Do you feel like riding a little longer? Head south on this trail. Craving more gravel riding? Turn back north here!

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10.5 km

West Branch Riverway

Forest

23.0 km

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that gives you the opportunity to watch the wetland species up close. There are a variety of species you could spot here, including blue herons, wood ducks, blue-winged teals, and sandpipers. It is simply a paradise for our feathered friends, no matter what the season.

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23.2 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Blackwell Forest Preserve features oak and hickory forests, grasslands, pastures and wetlands. Many species find refuge here and can be observed.

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23.5 km

McKee Marsh

Highlight • Natural

For avid birdwatchers, McKee Marsh presents prime wildlife viewing year-round. Spring and summer offer wetland species up close. Fall brings migratory birds fluttering through. Even winter's quiet landscape has feathers fluttering about. Each season provides new sightings in this scenic treasure.

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24.0 km

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This elevated viewing platform over McKee Marsh gives visitors a good look into the marsh. There is also a trail map here, and the set of stairs to get up the platform is pretty short.

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30.3 km

Silver Lake Lakeside View

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is part of the Blackwell Forest Preserver complex of small ponds. Silver Lake itself is noted as a good fishing lake, and it is in a serene, tranquil setting. Here, there are a series of steps going down to the lakeside from the trail, where there are some picnic benches. It makes for a nice place to have a look at this beautiful lake.

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33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

9.73 km

431 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

8.92 km

7.94 km

1.09 km

262 m

Elevation

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Dam on the DuPage River Trail – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

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Dam on the DuPage River Trail – Silver Lake Lakeside View loop from Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

Dam on the DuPage River Trail

West Branch DuPage River Trail northern end

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Blackwell Forest Preserve

McKee Marsh

Viewing platform over McKee Marsh

Silver Lake Lakeside View

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