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Centennial Trail – Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop from Willow Springs

Centennial Trail – Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop from Willow Springs

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Centennial Trail – Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop from Willow Springs

02:30

44.5km

190m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

John Husar I&M Canal Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great microbrewery and pizza on the trail in Willow Springs

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7.78 km

Centennial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The centennial trail follows both the des Plaines river and also the Chicago Sanitary and ship Canal. These two green lines allow you to get to the city center avoiding the traffic.

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10.2 km

Centennial Trail: Lemont to Willow Springs

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of the Centennial Trail takes you from Lemont to Willow Springs and passes through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The path passes through a treelined, green landscape and is a very relaxing place to ride.

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16.8 km

Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook is on the Waterfall Glen Main Trail. It gives hikers a good view down into the Des Plaines River to the south and the industries beside it. Enjoy this green area and lookout for frogs on the trail, as this preserved area is home to the American Toad, American Bullfrog, Green Frog, and Northern Leopard Frog.

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16.9 km

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is awesome gravel loop around the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Gravel biker and newbies on a mountain bike will love it! The multi-use path it also a great option for families with children.

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18.8 km

Sawmill Creek Bridge, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Highlight • Bridge

Sawmill Creek offers a charming spot to see damselflies, and a small bridge that occasionally floods. The area is peaceful and a nice spot along Waterfall Glenn Main Trail.

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19.2 km

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is awesome gravel loop around the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. Gravel biker and newbies on a mountain bike will love it! The multi-use path it also a great option for families with children.

Tip by

44.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

16.9 km

1.84 km

1.39 km

890 m

843 m

146 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

10.9 km

8.80 km

7.71 km

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Centennial Trail – Waterfall Glen Main Trail loop from Willow Springs

John Husar I&M Canal Paved Trail

Centennial Trail

Centennial Trail: Lemont to Willow Springs

Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

Sawmill Creek Bridge, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

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