Routes Planner Features Updates

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Bike touring routes & trails

Norton Woods – Norris Woods Nature Preserve loop from St. Charles

Bike touring routes & trails

Norton Woods – Norris Woods Nature Preserve loop from St. Charles

Easy

4.6

(5492)

15,461

riders

Norton Woods – Norris Woods Nature Preserve loop from St. Charles

01:02

15.9km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.8 km for 83 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

9.45 km

Fox River Bluff West Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

10.6 km

Norton Woods

Highlight • Forest

As you approach the Red Gate Trail intersection with the Fox River Trail by Norton Creek as it flows into the Fox River, you cross Norton Woods. Near Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve, the dense trees protect you from the elements and the noise of traffic as you enjoy a section of this 25 miles long greenway.

Tip by

3

11.5 km

Forest Path in Andersen Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Trail

The Fox River's watershed is filled with forest preserves, being the Andersen Woods Forest Preserve, one of them. The 25 miles Fox River Trail is the best way to immerse yourself into this natural environment.

Tip by

4

12.7 km

Norris Woods Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Embark on a journey through the enchanting Norris Woods Nature Preserve, once known as Jones Woods, boasting a century-long legacy of preservation. This Illinois State Nature Preserve, graciously entrusted to the Park District in 1970, reveals a flourishing red oak forest, vibrant wildflowers, and a scenic multiuse gravel biking trail. Immerse yourself in the rich history woven by early settler Stephen S. Jones and later custodian Lester Norris. Experience nature's splendor in this timeless sanctuary, ensuring preservation for generations to come.

Tip by

5

15.1 km

Fox River Trail – St. Charles Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bring lunch or visit the many restaurants that St. Charles has to offer. Also stop at Potawatomi park to enjoy the outdoors with wonderful views.

Tip by

B

15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

5.46 km

1.93 km

727 m

291 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

2.54 km

1.93 km

446 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Thursday 8 October

23°C

8°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate Send to Phone

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

4.6

135

Busse Woods Red Loop Trail

00:54h

15.5km

30m

4.7

53

Poplar Creek Trail

01:05h

18.8km

70m

4.0

6

Illinois Prairie Path, Fox River, and DuPage River Trails Loop

05:29h

78.3km

200m

4.0

3

North Central DuPage Regional Trail Loop

02:11h

36.2km

110m

Poplar Creek, Spring Lake & Paul Douglas Preserve loop

04:22h

74.1km

360m

McHenry County Prairie and Fox River Trails Loop

01:59h

33.0km

130m

4.5

77

View of Fabyan Windmill – Fox River Trail (FRT) loop from Marmion Abbey

02:06h

36km

130m

5.0

56

Timber Ridge Trail – W.W. Stevens Park loop from West Chicago

02:46h

44.2km

130m

4.8

56

Whalon Lake Park – DuPage River Trail loop from Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve

01:40h

28.4km

90m

5.0

52

W.W. Stevens Park – Timber Ridge Trail loop from Villa Park

02:18h

36.2km

100m

4.9

58

Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from Dundee Township

02:03h

34.9km

80m

4.6

72

Busse Lake – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Rolling Meadows High School

01:16h

21.7km

50m