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Today we ride part of the Cook County portion of the Des Plaines River Trail. We start at Sunset Bridge Meadow park in River Grove, IL, and make our way north to Big Bend Lake in Des Plaines, IL
Distance: 13 miles (21km).
Recorded on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Late summer evening.
This video features no music, only the binaural audio recorded during the ride. I go through great lengths to get quality ambient sounds, but if that's not your thing, feel free to listen to your own music and podcast while you ride along.
The goal of this channel is to record and document trails and bike rides so you can use it to plan your ride or ride along with me indoors in your stationary/exercise bike at home. Or... You can kick back, relax, and enjoy the scenery and sounds.
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00:00 Overview and Map
00:36 Sunset Bridge Meadow (North Ave)
01:25 Bridge over Des Plaines River
02:07 Evans Field Trailhead
04:21 Jerome Huppert Woods Trailhead
04:34 1st Ave Underpass
04:46 Fullerton Woods Trailhead
08:00 Riverfront Park
08:49 W Grand Ave Underpass
10:38 Railroad Underpass
12:08 W Belmont Ave Underpass
17:31 Irving Park Rd
17:56 Schiller Woods
21:41 Robinson Woods-South
23:39 W Lawrence Ave Underpass
27:44 Catherine Chevalier Woods
32:02 N East River Rd
33:07 Bridge over I-90 (N East River Rd)
34:34 W Higgins Rd and N East River Rd Intersection
37:43 Devon Ave Underpass
39:37 Dam No.4 Woods-East
42:47 Touhy Ave Underpass
44:19 N Talcott Rd
46:02 I-294 Underpass
48:18 Oakton St
51:03 E Algonquin Rd
51:12 Camp Ground Rd
53:33 Railroad and Miner St Underpass
55:44 Rand Rd/Ballard Rd Intersection
Trail Description on TrailLink: www.traillink.com/trail/des-p...
_"The Des Plaines River Trail runs alongside the Des Plaines River for just over 56 miles, protecting watershed habitat and forestland through much of Lake and Cook Counties. The trail is a natural oasis within a short drive of Chicago and its northern suburbs. Having such a long, lush trail just outside of such a densely populated urban area is truly a wonderful asset to the surrounding community.
Traveling from the north end to the south end, you will experience a variety of trail surfaces, from pavement to crushed stone to single-track forest trail. Be prepared for this terrain to change quickly and often for an exciting adventure at every turn. More novice riders and hikers might wish to start at the northern end and travel south the first 20 miles. Along this segment, users will find that the trail is well maintained and frequented by nearby residents. Keep an eye out for deer, birds, snakes, and turtles, all native to the area and abundant along the path.
Moving farther south, the corridor becomes narrow and filled with roots in certain segments. If the ground is wet, be careful when making turns. Also be cautious at the multiple instances where the trail crosses over several highly trafficked roads. Most of these intersections are well marked and have signals for cars to stop. Additionally, several crossings are by tunnel, which makes it much easier to continue along the trail at these intersections.
Just north of Golf Road in Des Plaines, the trail runs into an active railroad line and continues just on the other side of the tracks. Caution should be used here when crossing the tracks. About 3 miles of the trail parallel tracks in a rail-with-trail formation.
Restrooms, picnic areas, and water fountains are frequent throughout this system of connected forest preserves. Several parking lots are also located along the trail’s entire length, making it easy to access the route at a variety of points.
In Lake County, snowmobiles are permitted along the trail between Wadsworth Road (and in the wetlands research project area) and the northern terminus at Russell Road.
Parking and Trail Access
To reach the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve at the north end of the trail: From I-94, take Exit 2 for IL 173/Rosecrans Road. Head east on IL 173 E/Rosecrans Road and follow it 1 mile before taking a left into the Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve.
To reach the Jerome Huppert Woods Forest Preserve at the trail’s southern end: From I-294, take Exit 39 for Balmoral Ave. Head east on Balmoral Ave. and follow it 0.3 mile, and then turn right onto Des Plaines River Road/N. River Road. After 1.7 miles, turn left onto W. Irving Park Road/IL 19 and travel 1.1 miles before turning right onto N. Cumberland Ave./IL 171. Cumberland turns into Thatcher Ave., which then turns into N. First Ave. Two miles from W. Irving Park Road, turn left onto W. Fullerton Ave. and then turn right at the first cross street onto Thatcher Ave. In 1 mile, you will reach Jerome Huppert Woods Forest Preserve; take a right to enter the park."_
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