Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)

Dam Number 1 Woods Preserve, Cook County, IL

Out-and-back trail in Dam Number 1 Woods Preserve, Cook County, IL. Road & touring bike.

Distance
11 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation Gain
49 ft (15 m)
Est. Time
1 hr
High point
650 ft (198 m)
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)

How long is Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North) is 11 mi (17.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 49 ft (15 m) in total, up to a high point of 650 ft (198 m).

How hard is Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

Parking at the start. 20 more lots along the route.

Are there water and toilets on Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.

Is Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North) shaded?

Mostly shaded (90% under trees).

What can you do on Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

Best for Road & touring bike.

Where can you eat near Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

Fry the Coop, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: BP Shop, 0.6 mi (1 km). 1 picnic spots.

Is this a good week for Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

Trails near Des Plaines River Orange Trail (North)

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