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Busse Lake – Eldridge Lagoon loop from Arlington Park

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Busse Lake – Eldridge Lagoon loop from Arlington Park

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Busse Lake – Eldridge Lagoon loop from Arlington Park

04:34

77.1km

180m

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: March 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 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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11.6 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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12.1 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

20.4 km

Noth Salt Creek Forest Preserve;North Salt Creek County Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

24.7 km

The Preserve at Oak Meadows (Salt Creek Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Preserve at Oak Meadows is a sprawling golf course—one of the lushest stretches of greenery you'll find on this stretch of the Salt Creek Trail.

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29.7 km

Green Lake at Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve

Highlight • Lake

A well maintained flat path circles Green Lake in the Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve. Keep an eye out for turtles, deer and even huge fish in the water.

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30.4 km

Elmhurst Salt Creek Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Elmhurst Salt Creek Forest Preserve is a beautiful green space with the Salt Creek Greenway meandering alongside the water. Keep an eye out for the vibrant Baltimore orioles and eastern …

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38.0 km

Eldridge Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Part of Eldridge Park, Eldridge Lagoon is a unique lagoon full of diverse fish species, as well as a popular ice skating spot in the winter.

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66.3 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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77.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

15.6 km

9.02 km

6.47 km

917 m

820 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

22.3 km

7.89 km

1.74 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

30°C

18°C

27 %

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Busse Lake – Eldridge Lagoon loop from Arlington Park

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Busse Lake

The Preserve at Oak Meadows (Salt Creek Trail)

Green Lake at Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve

Stonewort Pond

Elmhurst Salt Creek Forest Preserve

Eldridge Lagoon

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

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