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Fox River Trail – Stearns Road Trail Bridge loop from Elgin

Fox River Trail – Stearns Road Trail Bridge loop from Elgin

Moderate

4.8

(8873)

18,270

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Fox River Trail – Stearns Road Trail Bridge loop from Elgin

02:04

34.3km

180m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 81 m

After 17.2 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.51 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 take a break off the bike and enjoy your peaceful surroundings.

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12.1 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 the rest of the trail, this section is completely paved and away from motor traffic.

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16.6 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.

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20.0 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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21.7 km

Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

25.4 km

Stearns Road Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely bridge that passes safely under the busy Stream Road. The views of Fox River are good from here.

Tip by

33.8 km

Elgin

Highlight • Settlement

Known as the 'City on the Suburbs', Elgin is a vibrant city northwest of Chicago. It has a vibrant arts scene, as well as plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants to explore.

The Fox River Bike Trails run through Elgin and are a great way to get to know the city's nature by bike or on foot.

Tip by

34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

5.55 km

4.28 km

1.01 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

4.69 km

1.60 km

420 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Fox River Trail – Stearns Road Trail Bridge loop from Elgin

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Fox River Trail: Norris Woods Nature Preserve to Norton Woods

Fox River Trail – St. Charles Riverfront

Fox River Trail

Stearns Road Trail Bridge

Elgin

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