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Petersen Park Beach – North Branch Conservation Area loop from McHenry

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Petersen Park Beach – North Branch Conservation Area loop from McHenry

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Petersen Park Beach – North Branch Conservation Area loop from McHenry

03:27

53.2km

200m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 326 m for 2.16 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 2.90 km for 2.06 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 48.7 km for 4.22 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

Petersen Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Peterson Park Beach is set on McCullom Lake which is located at the northwest edge of McHenry. This is a very popular pay and go fishing and swimming spot. There …

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19.2 km

North Branch Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural

Neatly tucked away in the far northeastern corner of McHenry County is this gem of a 521 acre preservation area. It is a conservation area that has biologically rich ecosystems …

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21.4 km

Hebron Trail (Grand Illinois Trail Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a multi use hiking and biking trail that is nearly 500-miles long. Initiated in the mid-1990s, the Grand Illinois Trail is now a high …

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

13.9 km

7.00 km

4.01 km

223 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

18.4 km

5.94 km

3.27 km

813 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Petersen Park Beach – North Branch Conservation Area loop from McHenry

Petersen Park Beach

North Branch Conservation Area

Hebron Trail (Grand Illinois Trail Section)

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