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Paul Douglas Preserve – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Elk Grove Township

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Paul Douglas Preserve – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Elk Grove Township

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Paul Douglas Preserve – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Elk Grove Township

02:14

48.7km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 47.1 km for 97 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.33 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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2

32.1 km

Paul Douglas Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Covering 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Preserve is a haven for birding enthusiasts. Open grasslands, restored wetlands, and a vibrant heron rookery provide a diverse habitat for nesting species. Boasting 25 …

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3

35.2 km

Peregrine Lake

Highlight • Lake

This little lake is best-known for its fishing opportunities; it's stocked with species including catfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. However it makes for nice scenery even if you're just biking …

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4

45.4 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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5

46.8 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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6

46.8 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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B

48.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

5.64 km

3.48 km

1.58 km

973 m

164 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

15.1 km

960 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 22 August

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