The trail spans nearly the entire length of Lake County for 31 miles as it winds through 12 forest preserves. It is a key link in a regional network of trails that includes the North Shore Bike Path, the McClory Trail and the Millennium Trail.
The Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway parallels its namesake river through Lake County. Many preserves along the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway provide trail access and parking.
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