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Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from Crystal Lake

Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from Crystal Lake

Moderate

4.6

(3323)

15,267

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Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from Crystal Lake

02:05

37.9km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.58 km for 9.33 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 14.3 km for 2.06 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 22.0 km for 11.4 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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69 m

Veteran Acres Park

Highlight • Forest

Veteran Acres Park is a gem with its wooded areas and the lovely Wingate Prairie spanning about 30 acres. This vibrant space is home to beautiful flowers like asters, blazing stars, and sunflowers. You'll also find prairies with plants that thrive in drier conditions, along with scattered pine woods, adding to the park's natural charm.

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117 m

The Prairie Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Prairie Trail, spanning McHenry County, is a key component of the broader Grand Illinois Trail. Covering just over 26 miles, it starts at the Wisconsin border, weaving through northern farmlands and woodlands before reaching the suburban landscapes of southern Chicago. Along its path, the trail shifts from gravel to asphalt and passes through eight communities, including those overseen by the McHenry County Conservation District.

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2.33 km

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy cycling through the beautiful Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. This place became an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1994 and offers rugged tree lined paths for biking. It's a perfect spot for a ride not too far from Chicago!

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14.1 km

Petersen Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Peterson Park Beach is set on McCullom Lake which is located at the northwest edge of McHenry. This is a very popular pay and go fishing and swimming spot. There are also lifeguards present at the location if you fancy a dip in the water.

Tip by

27.8 km

Cold Springs Park

Nature Reserve

37.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

2.52 km

1.01 km

927 m

187 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

4.45 km

2.57 km

512 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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Veteran Acres Park – Petersen Park Beach loop from Crystal Lake

Veteran Acres Park

The Prairie Trail

Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve

Petersen Park Beach

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