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Gander Mountain Loop

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  2. IL
  3. …Chicago Metro Area
  4. Spring Grove
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“Fun loop around through Gander Mountain Forest Preserve. ”

Garrett Conway
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2.5

Miles

4.0

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Loop

950' 289 m

High

747' 228 m

Low

253' 77 m

Up

253' 77 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

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Features Fall Colors · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Going counter clockwise as I did you'll start on what is normally called fire road. That turns into prairie doubletrack near the river and along the boundary with Wilmot Mountain. It then turns to singletrack to ascend Gander Mountain and back to the parking area. Calling this moraine a mountain is a bit generous. But hey, it is northern Illinois.

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Land Manager: Lake County Forest Preserve

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Garrett Conway
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#352

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