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Herrick Lake – Herrick Lake loop from College Avenue

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Herrick Lake – Herrick Lake loop from College Avenue

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(5617)

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Herrick Lake – Herrick Lake loop from College Avenue

01:31

24.0km

60m

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: July 1, 2026

Tips

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Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Memorial Park, Wheaton

Highlight • Rest Area

Memorial Park is located just north of downtown Wheaton. It was constructed in 1921 and is the city's oldest park. In 2020, it got a renovation, and now the state-of-the-art bandshell, a Veterans Memorial, and the Lions Terrace are in tip-top shape. It is lively all summer with events like the Summer Entertainment Series, Cream of Wheaton, Shakespeare in the Park, and HOPtober Fest. The facilities are clean, and this little park is a great place to stop.

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3.82 km

Rathje Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Rathje Park is a small, family-friend, local park that features open spaces, lakes, shaded areas, and paved trails, making it a good spot for a quick break or a brief ride.

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9.71 km

Herrick Lake

Highlight • Lake

As you walk around the 22-acre Herrick Lake, look for fishermen angling for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish and carp from the shoreline. From May to September, you may spot paddlers exploring the lake by rented canoe, kayak or rowboat. Keep an eye out for wildlife and appreciate the natural scenery surrounding the scenic waters. Ice fishing is prohibited here to control algae blooms. Take in the tranquil views or bring your rod to enjoy some fishing on your hike around Herrick Lake.

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10.1 km

Herrick Lake

Highlight • Lake

Herrick Lake is a 22-acre reservoir in the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The lake is most popular for fishing, and there is a path that circles around the waters, hugging the shore the entire time.

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13.1 km

Waycar at St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Monument

St. James Farm Preserve covers 607 acres of trails through fields, woods, and wetlands. Once an equestrian facility, it now features well-maintained paths, along with an old waycar and historic buildings.

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15.2 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled-roofed farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style in DuPage County, along with a massive wood-planked German barn dating back to 1890, if not earlier. The worn fieldstone foundation of another vintage barn can still be spotted. In the 1920s, Chauncey and Marion McCormick acquired the property, pursuing their passion for horses by building colonial-style red brick stables with imported English iron posts. To support their award-winning herd of Guernsey cows, they constructed an innovative dairy barn with spacious stalls and various outbuildings that set the standard for Midwest farmers. Later, their son Brooks and wife Hope erected the indoor arena that hosted equestrian events and a therapeutic riding program. Today, this charming arena with idyllic river birch views can be rented out for small gatherings, letting you experience the rich agricultural history of this special place.

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15.5 km

St. James Farm Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Step back in time as you explore the historic farmsteads dating to the late 1800s at this site. A rare gabled roof farmhouse remains, one of the last of its style in DuPage County, along with a massive wood-planked German barn dating back to 1890, if not earlier. The worn fieldstone foundation of another vintage barn can still be spotted. In the 1920s, Chauncey and Marion McCormick acquired the property, pursuing their passion for horses by building colonial style red brick stables with imported English iron posts. To support their award-winning herd of Guernsey cows, they constructed an innovative dairy barn with spacious stalls and various outbuildings that set the standard for Midwest farmers. Later, their son Brooks and wife Hope erected the indoor arena that hosted equestrian events and a therapeutic riding program. Today, this charming arena with idyllic river birch views can be rented out for small gatherings, letting you experience the rich agricultural history of this special place.

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24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

5.25 km

1.90 km

479 m

206 m

177 m

111 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

4.54 km

2.47 km

815 m

401 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Herrick Lake – Herrick Lake loop from College Avenue

Memorial Park, Wheaton

Rathje Park

Herrick Lake

Herrick Lake

Waycar at St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

St. James Farm Preserve

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