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Waterfall Glen Main Trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

Waterfall Glen Main Trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

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Waterfall Glen Main Trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

04:15

69.1km

360m

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: March 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.78 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.2 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.

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27.1 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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31.8 km

Sag Quarry West

Lake

35.0 km

Cal-Sag Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cal-Sag Trail, or Calumet-Sag Trail, is a paved multi-use path spanning 16.2 miles. It connects the John Husar I&M Canal Trail in Lemont to the Major Taylor Trail in …

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38.5 km

East Shore of Saganashkee Slough

Highlight • Lake

The east shore of Saganashkee Slough in the Palos Forest Preserves offers a popular walking, biking, and fishing spot. Visitors can spot all sorts of birds, including loons, herons, and …

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41.0 km

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Swallow Cliff Woods features views from 100-foot tall bluffs that you can earn via a number of trails. One of the main attractions in the park is the big staircase …

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44.5 km

This area provides a tranquil experience in a lush green environment, connecting with the Palos Trail System. It features picnic areas and expansive open fields, providing excellent spots to take a break.

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45.3 km

Palos Preserves

Nature Reserve

46.6 km

Forty Acre Woods

Highlight • Forest

Forty Acre Woods is actually a 57-acre area with miles of unpaved trails that connect with the Palos Trail System. In the fall, this area offers a stunning sight as the trees begin to change colors.

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69.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

14.1 km

13.7 km

10.3 km

6.40 km

1.49 km

200 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

20.5 km

20.2 km

3.62 km

717 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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95 %

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Waterfall Glen Main Trail – Cal-Sag Trail loop from Willow Springs

Waterfall Glen Main Trail

Sawmill Creek Bridge, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Cal-Sag Trail

East Shore of Saganashkee Slough

Swallow Cliff Stairs and Bluff View

Sag Valley Forest Preserve

Forty Acre Woods

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