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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail loop from University Park

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail loop from University Park

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3.0

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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail loop from University Park

02:51

68.4km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.3 km for 371 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

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The Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail is a trail within the Thorn Creek Trail System. The Red Trail is an 11.8-mile trail that starts at Lansing Woods and passes through …

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17.2 km

Glenwood Woods

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The easiest way to explore Greenwood Woods Park is to walk/ride part or all of Thorn Creek Red Paved: a journey into the metropolitan woods!

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20.4 km

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

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24.4 km

Bridge Over IL 394

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This is a safe bridge to cross IL 394

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33.1 km

Monon Trail Underpass

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45.5 km

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Paved trail following Thorn Creek through Jurgensen Woods.You'll find side trails as well, with singletrack paths alongside.

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56.4 km

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

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With over 10 miles of scenic wooded trails at Sauk Trail Forest Preserve near Chicago, you'll explore prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands, spotting wildlife as you enter this diverse nature escape.

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68.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

14.2 km

10.00 km

3.86 km

735 m

358 m

186 m

Surfaces

61.6 km

5.42 km

1.21 km

179 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 2 July

34°C

24°C

16 %

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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail – Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail loop from University Park

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Glenwood Woods

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Bridge Over IL 394

Monon Trail Underpass

Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail

Sauk Trail Forest Preserve

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