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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from Homewood

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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from Homewood

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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from Homewood

02:27

42.4km

130m

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: May 16, 2026

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After 41.4 km for 116 m

Customers only

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Start point

Train Station

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6.53 km

Glenwood Woods

Highlight • Forest

The easiest way to explore Greenwood Woods Park is to walk/ride part or all of Thorn Creek Red Paved: a journey into the metropolitan woods!

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10.2 km

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail is a trail within the Thorn Creek Trail System. The Red Trail is an 11.8-mile trail that starts at Lansing Woods and passes through …

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13.9 km

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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14.8 km

Sauk Trail Lake is a small freshwater lake located in Cook County. It is an enlarged portion of Thorn Creek. It is located in the Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve. There is a rich fish fauna in this lake.

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16.8 km

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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39.8 km

Downtown Flossmoor

Highlight • Settlement

42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

13.8 km

12.8 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

11.3 km

347 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 22 May

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11 %

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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Sauk Trail Forest Preserve loop from Homewood

Glenwood Woods

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Sauk Lake (Sauk Trail Lake)

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

Downtown Flossmoor

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