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Illinois
Lake County
Vernon Hills

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from CDW @ Play

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Running trails & routes
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Vernon Hills

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from CDW @ Play

Moderate

4.8

(9768)

9,769

runners

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve Ponds loop from CDW @ Play

00:53

8.61km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Des Plaines River bridge

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The Des Plaines River flows southwards from Wisconsin and down through Illinois. It makes for an excellent cycling companion thanks to the trails that wind alongside it. This bridge spans …

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3.89 km

Des Plaines River Trail

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Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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6.15 km

Des Plaines River Trail

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You can follow the trail for 56 miles along the Des Plaines River with gorgeous views of local preserves, watersheds, forests, and marshes. The trail is wide packed gravel and …

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8.26 km

Here you will find a gorgeous network of flat, crushed gravel trails that connect with the Des Plaines River Trail and other nearby preserves. The trails take you around scenic …

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8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

179 m

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< 100 m

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