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Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wheeling

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Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wheeling

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Des Plaines River Trail loop from Wheeling

01:08

4.48km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Potawatomi Woods Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.54 km

Des Plaines River Trail at Cahokia Flatwoods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of the Des Plaines River Trail at Cahokia Flatwoods Forest Preserve guides hikers through a serene woodland, with a dirt path winding under tall oaks and maples. Surrounded …

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2.04 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail is a multi-use trail that follows the course of the Des Plaines River. It passes through picturesque, remarkable places.

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4.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

297 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

1.31 km

1.15 km

481 m

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