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Catherine Chevalier Woods Preserve

Catherine Chevalier Woods–Robinson Woods, 4 groves

6 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 2 hr 2 min

Catherine Chevalier Woods–Robinson Woods, 4 groves is a 6-mile out-and-back in Catherine Chevalier Woods Preserve near Norridge, IL. The route passes Catherine Chevalier Woods, Robinson Woods and Dam Number 4 South Woods. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi620 – 656 ft6.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Des Plaines River Trail Blue Paved 41.96655, -87.84673
Nearest town Norridge, IL
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Catherine Chevalier Woods–Robinson Woods, 4 groves

6 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 2 hr 2 min

Elevation 619–656 ft

Out & Back · Catherine Chevalier Woods Preserve

Trailhead: Des Plaines River Trail Blue Paved · 41.96655, -87.84673

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:52 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Lawrence & East River stop 42 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Des Plaines River Trail Blue Paved, heading W.
  2. 50 ftPass Catherine Chevalier Woods.
  3. 0.3 miBear right onto Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved, heading N.
  4. 0.3 miPass Robinson Woods.
  5. 0.9 miBear right onto Des Plaines River Trail Green Unpaved Spur (Central), heading NE.
  6. 50 ftContinue straight onto Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved, heading NE.
  7. 1 miPass Dam Number 4 South Woods.
  8. 0.6 miReach Catherine Chevalier Woods, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 1.7 miContinue straight onto Des Plaines River Trail Green Unpaved Spur (Central), heading W.
  10. 50 ftBear left onto Des Plaines River Trail Yellow Unpaved, heading W.
  11. 1.1 miBear left onto Des Plaines River Trail Blue Paved, heading S.
  12. 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/catherine-chevalier-woods-robinson-woods-out-back-4-groves-10-km

Trail surface

67% dirt26% paved7% boardwalk

Weather

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 6:52 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.1 mi in (~52 min). Leave by 5:41 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Transit-accessible: Lawrence & East River stop 42 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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