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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Heights

Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Heights

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4.5

(8008)

18,932

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Heights

01:36

33.5km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.4 km for 76 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Bridge over Salt Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over Salt Creek on the Busse Forest Red Paved Trail. At this point, Salt Creek is fairly wide and passes through wetlands.

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11.4 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

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11.7 km

Busse Woods Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail through Busse Woods is a great place for a causal ride. The route is in good condition and the views are great!

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15.4 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

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19.7 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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19.8 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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21.2 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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21.9 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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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

9.82 km

3.00 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

13.1 km

303 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

30°C

14°C

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Heights

Bridge over Salt Creek

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Busse Woods Paved Trail

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Bridge over Connecting Canal

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Pedestrian Bridge Over East Higgins Road

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