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Catherine Chevalier Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Elmwood Park

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Catherine Chevalier Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Elmwood Park

Easy

3.2

(3)

23

riders

Catherine Chevalier Woods – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Elmwood Park

02:00

28.8km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

3.29 km

Fullerton Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

8.19 km

Schiller Woods North Preserve

Nature Reserve

3

10.2 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.

Tip by

4

10.4 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 …

Tip by

5

10.9 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.

Tip by

6

15.1 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.

Tip by

B

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

3.80 km

3.02 km

2.01 km

350 m

229 m

161 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

7.12 km

4.26 km

1.12 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 5 November

13°C

7°C

72 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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