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Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Six Flags Great America

Bike touring routes & trails

Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Six Flags Great America

Moderate

3.1

(20)

60

riders

Van Patten Lake Dock loop from Six Flags Great America

03:38

43.6km

110m

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: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

761 m

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

2

8.37 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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9.37 km

Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

4

12.5 km

Des Plaines River Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

break

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5

17.9 km

Stone Bridge Over the River, Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

You will find many beautiful lakes and rivers on this Blue loop. This course is part of the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.

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6

18.7 km

Van Patten Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

20.4 km

Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

21.1 km

Sterling Lake

Lake

9

37.0 km

Washington Street Bike Path

Highlight • Lake

This bike path goes up or down (depending on) the course of the Des Plaines River.

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B

43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

8.14 km

4.25 km

352 m

181 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

12.2 km

419 m

114 m

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