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Columbia Woods – Centennial Trail loop from Willow Springs

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Columbia Woods – Centennial Trail loop from Willow Springs

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4.6

(2058)

11,371

riders

Columbia Woods – Centennial Trail loop from Willow Springs

01:01

21.5km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Columbia Woods

Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.44 km

Columbia Woods

Highlight • Forest

Columbia Woods is a forest preserve located near Willow Springs, Illinois, at the western edge of the Cook County Forest Preserves. It offers access to the Chicago Portage National Historic …

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2

8.36 km

Centennial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The centennial trail follows both the des Plaines river and also the Chicago Sanitary and ship Canal. These two green lines allow you to get to the city center avoiding the traffic.

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3

10.8 km

Centennial Trail: Lemont to Willow Springs

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of the Centennial Trail takes you from Lemont to Willow Springs and passes through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. The path passes through a treelined, green landscape and is a very relaxing place to ride.

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B

21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

1.80 km

497 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

7.95 km

121 m

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