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Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

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Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

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Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

00:53

15.0km

60m

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 12, 2026

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Fabyan Forest Preserve

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Parking

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1.83 km

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail winds along the Fox River, providing a stunning view of the water, with plenty of break points along the way. French explorers, missionaries, and traders built their …

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3.76 km

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

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This park sits at the juncture of the Fox River Trail (which runs north and south along the river) and a spur of the long-distance Illinois Prairie Path, which you …

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3.86 km

Riverside Park

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This river side park is lovely to ride through with beautiful views of the river whilst passing through lovely grassland in the park. Be courteous of other users of the path.

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5.15 km

Bicycle Rack at Island Park

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Island Park, a riverside haven offering enchanting vistas of the Fox River. Unwind in the embrace of nature as you enjoy a tree house playground and a pavilion, ideal for …

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6.69 km

Fabyan Windmill

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The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic Dutch windmill still in operation. It is a structure dating from about 1950 and is located on what was the property of Colonel George …

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6.70 km

View of Fabyan Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic Dutch windmill still in operation. It is a structure dating from about 1950 and is located on what was the property of Colonel George …

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8.29 km

Island Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Island Park, a riverside haven offering enchanting vistas of the Fox River. Unwind in the embrace of nature as you enjoy a tree house playground and a pavilion, ideal for …

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12.6 km

Portals

Highlight • Monument

15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.02 km

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.90 km

4.24 km

380 m

248 m

190 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Riverside Park

Bicycle Rack at Island Park

Fabyan Windmill

View of Fabyan Windmill

Island Park

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