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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Lake Forest

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Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Lake Forest

Hard

4.5

(7500)

7,501

riders

Independence Grove Lake – Des Plaines River Trail loop from Lake Forest

06:55

83.4km

210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.73 km

North Shore Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

2

8.71 km

North Shore Bike Path

Highlight • Bridge

3

12.1 km

Minear Lake

Highlight • Lake

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail leads you to Minear Lake, a peaceful 72-acre lake perfect for a break. Take in the calm waters surrounded by tall trees, …

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19.6 km

The Lake at Independence Grove

Lake

5

20.1 km

Independence Grove Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very nice pond where you can observe dragonflies and water birds.

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6

22.3 km

Des Plaines River Trail - Libertyville

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail is perfect for beginner cyclists and families looking for a smooth, scenic ride. Towering trees provide shade in the summer, while autumn …

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7

33.3 km

Pond in Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …

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34.3 km

Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

44.1 km

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

10

62.9 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful area

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11

73.2 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight • Trail

B

83.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.9 km

23.8 km

674 m

102 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

19.5 km

4.78 km

126 m

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