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Rolling Meadows

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve – Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Rolling Meadows

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Rolling Meadows

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve – Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Rolling Meadows

Moderate

3.5

(12)

45

riders

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve – Buffalo Creek Reservoir loop from Rolling Meadows

01:45

24.9km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.0 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

11.4 km

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve offers a mix of paved and dirt trails. There's nothing too challenging here so bring the hardtail and a friend who is looking to get started mountain biking.

Tip by

2

11.7 km

Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Though created for flood control, Buffalo Creek Reservoir enchants hikers with wetland beauty. Meandering trails surround the 34-acre lake, inviting observation of native plants, birds, and other wildlife drawn to the watery habitat.

Tip by

3

12.3 km

Bench With View of Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve opens up to 408 acres with 5.5 miles of gravel trails open to walking, biking, and cross-country skiing along restored prairies, wetlands, and alongside the Buffalo Creek Reservoir.

Tip by

B

24.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

8.10 km

3.83 km

2.55 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.90 km

3.97 km

404 m

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