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Paul Douglas Forest Preserve – Paul Douglas Preserve loop from Palatine

Bike touring routes & trails

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve – Paul Douglas Preserve loop from Palatine

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(4300)

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Paul Douglas Forest Preserve – Paul Douglas Preserve loop from Palatine

02:35

44.2km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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7.39 km

Peregrine Lake

Highlight • Lake

This little lake is best-known for its fishing opportunities; it's stocked with species including catfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. However it makes for nice scenery even if you're just biking …

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20.7 km

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Covering 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Preserve is a haven for birding enthusiasts. Open grasslands, restored wetlands, and a vibrant heron rookery provide a diverse habitat for nesting species. Boasting 25 …

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21.4 km

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Covering 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Preserve is a haven for birding enthusiasts. Open grasslands, restored wetlands, and a vibrant heron rookery provide a diverse habitat for nesting species. Boasting 25 …

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21.7 km

Paul Douglas Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Covering 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Preserve is a haven for birding enthusiasts. Open grasslands, restored wetlands, and a vibrant heron rookery provide a diverse habitat for nesting species. Boasting 25 …

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44.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

7.95 km

4.06 km

1.37 km

711 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

8.97 km

1.37 km

630 m

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