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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – Danada Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – Danada Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – Danada Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

02:39

46.9km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Danada Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Nature Reserve

16.3 km

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

Sanctuary Pond

Highlight • Lake

Sanctuary Pond is a small pond that forms from the West Branch Dupage River. It is calm and surrounded by thick woods.

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21.1 km

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Blackwell's McKee Marsh is located just north of Mack Road and is a haven for avid birdwatchers. At this location, near the water's edge, there is a viewing platform that …

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30.1 km

At this junction, there is a bench and a good spot to take a break. This area is surrounded by woods full of American elms and smaller maples, oaks, lindens, and hickories. The trails here are nice, wide gravel trails.

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30.9 km

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve is an 887 acre preserve located in south Wheaton near Napierville. It's a great place for hiking, biking or just walking. It's also a great place to see the autumn colors over nearby Herrick lake.

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33.4 km

Green Tangerine Pond

Highlight • Lake

Green Tangerine Pond, part of the Herrick Marsh, is a small, fishable pond and one of a few scenic ponds scattered around Herrick Lake Forest Preserve.

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36.1 km

Danada Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The 797-acre Danada Forest Preserve features all types of wilderness terrain in the form of prairies, woods and wetlands. It also consists of scenic rolling terrain that offers trails, fishing, …

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37.3 km

Danada-Herrick Lake Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The total length of the Danada-Herrick Lake Regional Trail is about 8 miles long and is a popular path for mountain biking, hiking, and running. This crushed gravel path visits …

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38.4 km

Rice Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake itself was formed naturally by glacial activity thousands of years ago. It's a remnant of a much larger glacial lake and serves as an important wetland habitat for …

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46.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

7.21 km

3.37 km

1.85 km

457 m

145 m

117 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

6.61 km

4.72 km

1.44 km

452 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – Danada Forest Preserve loop from Glen Ellyn

Sanctuary Pond

McKee Marsh Observation Platform

Crossroads rest area

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Green Tangerine Pond

Danada Forest Preserve

Danada-Herrick Lake Regional Trail

Rice Lake

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