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United States
Illinois
Lake County
Buffalo Grove

Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plains River Trail loop from Prairie View

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Buffalo Grove

Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plains River Trail loop from Prairie View

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2.9

(29)

89

riders

Des Plaines River Trail – Des Plains River Trail loop from Prairie View

01:38

22.8km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Edward L Ryerson Conservation Area

Potawatomi Woods Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.89 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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2

9.43 km

Cahokia Flatwoods

Highlight • Forest

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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3

10.9 km

Des Plains River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plains River Trail follows its namesake river for nearly 30 miles through over a dozen parks and nature preserves. It's a multi-use trail so keep an eye our …

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4

13.3 km

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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22.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

4.97 km

3.05 km

317 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.99 km

3.36 km

201 m

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Saturday 16 May

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