Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve

Robert McClory Bike Path

4.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 36 min

Robert McClory Bike Path is a 4.8-mile out-and-back in Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve near Lake Forest, IL. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi679 – 705 ft5.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Robert McClory Bike Path 42.25662, -87.84079
Nearest town Lake Forest, IL

Directions

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Robert McClory Bike Path

4.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 36 min

Elevation 678–706 ft

Out & Back · Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve

Trailhead: Robert McClory Bike Path · 42.25662, -87.84079

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

Transit-accessible: Lake Forest stop 468 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Robert McClory Bike Path, heading S.
  2. 2.2 miTurn left onto Gateway Trail, heading SE.
  3. 0.2 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 0.2 miTurn right onto Robert McClory Bike Path, heading W.
  5. 2.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail surface

23% paved77% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 6:52 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Lake Forest stop 468 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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