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Fox River Trail (FRT) – Riverside Park (Buie Park) loop from South Elgin

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Fox River Trail (FRT) – Riverside Park (Buie Park) loop from South Elgin

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Fox River Trail (FRT) – Riverside Park (Buie Park) loop from South Elgin

01:57

29.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.7 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Highlight • Bridge

The reflection of the classic stone brick railway bridge on the Fox River on a still day is beautiful, with a backdrop of green mixed trees. A lovely spot to …

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3.32 km

Bridge over Fox River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge over the Fox River. You get great views of the water, so it's worth stopping briefly to enjoy the view.

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6.98 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.

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10.4 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.

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11.5 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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13.4 km

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Highlight • Rest Area

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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17.3 km

Portals

Highlight • Monument

22.9 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 …

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

6.41 km

4.03 km

357 m

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

4.40 km

583 m

330 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 10 July

29°C

19°C

30 %

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Fox River Trail (FRT) – Riverside Park (Buie Park) loop from South Elgin

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Bridge over Fox River

Forest Path in Andersen Woods Forest Preserve

Fox River Trail – St. Charles Riverfront

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Portals

Norton Woods

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