This is just a quick update to let you know that I just posted some new, interactive GPS bike trail maps for the Palatine Trail and the connecting Deer Grove Trail (black trail and red trail sections).

I have ridden these trails many times in the past and have had the bike trail pages (and old photos) for both of these trails out on this website for years now (actually they need an upgrade too) but I never really had good maps for either of these trails posted with the articles. I’ve linked to a nice PDF map of the Deer Grove Trails but I also like the interactive GPS maps because you can zoom in, zoom out, move around or even switch to the satellite view to see the actual terrain.

So now, I have the GPS maps available. You can find the GPS maps (and info on the trails) at The Palatine Trail and the connecting Deer Grove Bike Path. The photos on these pages are very old so I apologize for their low quality. One thing that is interesting though, since these photos are very old, is that you can see how some parts of the trail have changed quite a bit over the years.

I recently noticed how they really thinned out the woods on the east part of Deer Grove now. This is a little disappointing if you remember how beautiful the thick woods along this part of the trail used to be. The signs in that area suggest that they are doing this maintenance to help the eco system in the long run. I hope they know what they are doing.

One final note, I usually post the condition of the various trails that I ride so I can let you know that the Palatine Trail and the Black and Red sections of the Deer Grove Trail are in very good condition and there is no construction or detours.