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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Austin

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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Austin

Moderate

4.8

(6502)

16,676

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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Austin

02:49

47.3km

80m

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: February 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 93 m for 104 m

Customers only

After 47.2 km for 104 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.60 km

McCormick Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

10.0 km

Brookfield Woods

Highlight • Forest

Brookfield Woods outside of Chicago is a serene nature reserve with winding trails, diverse flora, and wildlife. This wooded haven provides a peaceful escape for locals and nature enthusiasts alike.

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12.2 km

Salt Creek

Highlight • River

Nestled alongside the Salt Creek Greenway, Salt Creek offers a tranquil spot for cyclists. It's an ideal place for a water break and to enjoy the serene surroundings. Be aware, …

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12.5 km

Salt Creek Greenway (Red Paved Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Salt Creek Greenway (Red Paved Trail) follows Salt Creek for a handful of miles. The creek, itself, is prone to flooding after big rainy days, but it's also a …

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16.6 km

La Grange Park Woods

Highlight • Forest

The Salt Creek Trails converge in the La Grange Park Woods. The woods serve as a quiet spot to bike along Salt Creek with most of the paths being paved.

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17.7 km

Salt Creek Woods

Highlight • Forest

The Salt Creek Woods is named after the river that runs through it. Various animal and bird species can be observed here.

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19.2 km

Bemis Woods North Trail

Highlight • Trail

There are some paved and some dirt trails in the Bemis Woods Nature Preserve. Some trails are open to bikes (some aren't), and the ones that are open to bikes …

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27.4 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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32.8 km

Illinois Prairie Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Illinois Prairie Path is an almost 60-mile long multiuse trail that runs from Forest Park to Elgin. The trail is mostly gravel and is popular with hikers, runners and …

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

7.86 km

4.63 km

4.59 km

708 m

147 m

107 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

15.0 km

2.62 km

1.89 km

639 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Austin

Brookfield Woods

Salt Creek

Salt Creek Greenway (Red Paved Trail)

La Grange Park Woods

Salt Creek Woods

Bemis Woods North Trail

Eldridge Lagoon

Illinois Prairie Path

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