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Busse Woods Red Loop Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

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Busse Woods Red Loop Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

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3.2

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Busse Woods Red Loop Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

01:37

6.35km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4 m

Busse Forest Red Paved Trail Parking and Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Busse Forest offers various access roads with parking lots. Parking is free, though unguarded.

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1.07 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over East Higgins Road

Highlight • Bridge

East Higgins Road divides Busse Forest into a northern section offering a rugby field and elk pasture and the lake-dominated southern section.

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1.81 km

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Highlight • Lake

This lake is a key feature of the Salt Creek Water Trails, offering opportunities to explore the area by rowboat, canoe, or kayak, all of which can be rented nearby. …

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2.63 km

Busse Woods Red Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Busse Woods Red Loop Trail is a fantastic seven mile multi-use paved path, with great views of the lake as it winds through the beautiful preserve. There are great …

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3.16 km

Bridge over Connecting Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses the canal that joins the two bodies of water. A truly scenic crossing!

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3.18 km

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.

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6.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

128 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

2.24 km

128 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Busse Woods Red Loop Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

Busse Forest Red Paved Trail Parking and Trailhead

Pedestrian Bridge Over East Higgins Road

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Busse Woods Red Loop Trail

Bridge over Connecting Canal

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

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