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United States
Illinois
Will County
Joliet

Historic I & M Canal lock – DuPage River Bridge loop from Troy Township

Routes
United States
Illinois
Will County
Joliet

Historic I & M Canal lock – DuPage River Bridge loop from Troy Township

Moderate

4.5

(3647)

18,771

riders

Historic I & M Canal lock – DuPage River Bridge loop from Troy Township

04:03

56.7km

100m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.2 km

West Lake Observation Deck, Lake Chaminwood

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice overlook for a stop off I&M

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2

12.8 km

Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Illinois & Michigan Canal Trail is a 96-mile trail that runs alongside the canal of the same name. The trail is mostly unpaved towpath and is popular with cyclists, walkers and runners.

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3

16.4 km

Historic I & M Canal lock

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice historical point to stop and see along the I&M canal trail.

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4

16.5 km

DuPage River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The cycleway only cruises past the DuPage River briefly, so enjoy the view while you have it! The trail will spend more time along the canal that shoots off from the river.

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5

29.7 km

The old canal crosses a river with clever 19th century engineering.

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6

29.9 km

Illinois to Michigan Trail

Highlight • Trail

7

29.9 km

Aux Sable Creek Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

This spot looks like a bridge for people, and I suppose it does serve that purpose. But it's actually an aqueduct that was built to let the I&M Canal flow …

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8

50.8 km

Nature lovers and sports enthusiasts will be delighted with this bike path. It stretches for more than 96 miles. Along its shores are numerous state parks, restored historical sites and …

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56.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

7.86 km

5.39 km

2.32 km

277 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

7.83 km

6.42 km

1.24 km

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