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Busse Lake – Busse Woods Red Loop Trail loop from Legoland Discovery Center Chicago

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Busse Lake – Busse Woods Red Loop Trail loop from Legoland Discovery Center Chicago

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Busse Lake – Busse Woods Red Loop Trail loop from Legoland Discovery Center Chicago

00:56

16.0km

40m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.59 km for 172 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

7.30 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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2

7.78 km

Busse Lake

Highlight • Lake

Busse Lake is part of the 3,558-acre Ned Brown Preserve, also known as Busse Woods. Around the lake are ancient upland forests, and the lake itself is a peaceful spot …

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3

8.17 km

Busse Woods Red Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Busse Woods Red Loop Trail is a fantastic seven mile multi-use paved path, with great views of the lake as it winds through the beautiful preserve. There are great …

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4

9.11 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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5

9.68 km

North Pool (Busse Lake)

Highlight • Lake

This pool is part of Busse Reservoir, AKA Busse Lake, which was created in 1978. There's a nice multi-use trail along the shore.

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6

10.1 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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B

16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

4.80 km

1.26 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

7.39 km

583 m

134 m

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