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Petersen Park Beach – Veteran Acres Park loop from McCullom Lake

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Mchenry County
Mchenry

Petersen Park Beach – Veteran Acres Park loop from McCullom Lake

Easy

3.3

(1)

38

riders

Petersen Park Beach – Veteran Acres Park loop from McCullom Lake

01:40

28.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 268 m for 9.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 18.6 km for 9.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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61 m

Petersen Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Peterson Park Beach is set on McCullom Lake which is located at the northwest edge of McHenry. This is a very popular pay and go fishing and swimming spot. There …

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Cold Springs Park

Nature Reserve

3

12.7 km

The Prairie Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Prairie Trail, spanning McHenry County, is a key component of the broader Grand Illinois Trail. Covering just over 26 miles, it starts at the Wisconsin border, weaving through northern …

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4

14.1 km

Veteran Acres Park

Highlight • Forest

Veteran Acres Park is a gem with its wooded areas and the lovely Wingate Prairie spanning about 30 acres. This vibrant space is home to beautiful flowers like asters, blazing …

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5

16.4 km

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy cycling through the beautiful Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. This place became an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1994 and offers rugged tree lined paths for biking. It's a perfect spot for a ride not too far from Chicago!

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

389 m

155 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

3.12 km

508 m

< 100 m

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