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

Bike touring routes & trails

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

Moderate

4.6

(7027)

12,994

riders

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

02:08

33.6km

170m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 29.0 km for 83 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.20 km

Island Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Island Park, a riverside haven offering enchanting vistas of the Fox River. Unwind in the embrace of nature as you enjoy a tree house playground and a pavilion, ideal for …

Tip by

2.56 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 …

Tip by

3.72 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 …

Tip by

5.32 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.

Tip by

9.22 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.

Tip by

10.1 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 …

Tip by

12.9 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.

Tip by

13.7 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 …

Tip by