Whalon Lake Park – DuPage River Trail loop from Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve

Whalon Lake Park – DuPage River Trail loop from Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve

Moderate

4.6

(4882)

11,419

riders

Whalon Lake Park – DuPage River Trail loop from Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve

02:11

50.3km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve

DuPage River Confluence Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.53 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Whalon Lake Park encompasses a mosaic of habitats - prairie, wetlands, an 80-acre lake, and the DuPage River. This diversity supports abundant wildlife like waterfowl and ducks. Native plant species …

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6.84 km

Whalon Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

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11.3 km

DuPage River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The DuPage River Trail spans over 30 miles across DuPage and Will counties. It is a fantastic flat paved multi-use trail with several access points, making it an ideal alternative …

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29.1 km

Vermont Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Vermont Cemetery Preserve spans 38 acres, is part of the DuPage River preservation system to protect the prairie habitat, and was once a burial site for early settlers of …

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32.9 km

Frontier Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Frontier Park is a large athletic park featuring sports fields, basketball courts, and walking and running paths. It hosts significant community events, including a kite festival in the spring and …

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37.9 km

DuPage River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

DuPage River Trail runs alongside the river, passing through greenery and parks, with shaded paths and peaceful natural surroundings. It's ideal for a leisurely or moderate-paced ride.

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40.0 km

DuPage River Trail through Knock Knolls Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful stretch of the DuPage River Trail. It winds through Knock Knolls Park, which is very green and is a mix of fields and woodland.

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40.9 km

Knock Knolls Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Knock Knolls Park is a beautiful green space in Naperville. The West Branch of the DuPage River cuts through the north part of the park and is popular for fishing …

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50.3 km

End point

Parking

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