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

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

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

02:49

54.8km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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James "Pate" Philip State Park

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 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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15.4 km

Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

15.8 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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15.9 km

Fox River Trail: Norris Woods Nature Preserve to Norton Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Fox River Trail from the Norris Woods Nature Preserve to Norton Woods hugs the bank of the Fox River while mostly sticking in the trees. Like …

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20.9 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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22.9 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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23.0 km

Riverside Park

Highlight • River

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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42.1 km

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Once a right-of-way for the Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad, the Illinois Prairie Path now runs for about 61 miles. Its surface is mostly crushed limestone dust, which should be …

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47.6 km

James "Pate" Philip State Park

Highlight • Natural

Restoring the land to its native prairie state is a continuous process. Since 1991, significant portions have been seeded with native plants, and prescribed burns are conducted to control woody growth and encourage prairie restoration.

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54.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

21.9 km

5.77 km

4.06 km

168 m

155 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

17.1 km

15.5 km

3.76 km

269 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Norton Woods

Fox River Trail: Norris Woods Nature Preserve to Norton Woods

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Riverside Park

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

James "Pate" Philip State Park

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