Near Blue White Loop
Green, shady, quiet, and flat -- Saw Wee Kee Park is a low key, easygoing escape about an hour from Chicago.

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Blue White Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
This short side loop adds some welcome variety and challenge to the otherwise tame Blue Trail.
0.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Saw Wee Kee Park is open during daylight hours only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.32mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
5ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
615ft
High Point
596ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Branching off of Blue Trail's northern segment for about half a mile, the Blue White Loop mixes in some of Saw Wee Kee's more challenging terrain. The challenge is relative to the area's largely flat terrain, of course, but the Loop makes the most of its short length, traveling as an up and down rollercoaster almost its entire length. The path twists and turns as it goes, reaching one very steep climb near the hairpin on its southwestern side. If taking the Loop in reverse, use caution in this area, as it would be easy to inadvertently drop down the hillside. The final section after the hairpin flattens out and is more similar to the Blue Trail, a welcome breather after climbing the steep segment.

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Contributors
Brendan Ross