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

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

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

02:38

50.0km

180m

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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

James "Pate" Philip State Park

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.3 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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19.4 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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20.6 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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25.3 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.

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26.2 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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26.6 km

Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

29.3 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.

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30.1 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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33.7 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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50.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

17.0 km

6.76 km

680 m

163 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

12.7 km

10.7 km

5.23 km

365 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 2 July

35°C

24°C

37 %

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

Riverside Park

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Forest Path in Andersen Woods Forest Preserve

Norton Woods

Bridge over Fox River

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

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