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Fabyan Forest Preserve – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

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Fabyan Forest Preserve – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

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Fabyan Forest Preserve – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

01:49

30.4km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.9 km for 222 m

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Parking

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5.21 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 picnics, family gatherings. Revel in the serene ambiance and amenities, including electric outlets, restrooms, and convenient picnic tables.

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9.32 km

Fox River Trail at Clark Island Recreation Area

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Fox River Trail (FRT) follows the paths of three former railroads: the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin; the Aurora, Elgin & Fox River Electric; and the Chicago & North Western. Spanning from Algonquin to Oswego, the trail features diverse wildlife, including bald eagles and woodpeckers. It starts in Algonquin, travels through East Dundee, Elgin, and South Elgin, and crosses the Fox River near Batavia. The trail connects to several other paths and has parking options in Elgin, Batavia, and Aurora. Between Batavia and North Aurora, the trail parallels the river, passing through Red Oak Park and Glenwood Park Forest Preserve. This particular section of trail in Batavia passes by the Clark Island Recreation Area.

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15.2 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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16.9 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge along the Fox River Trail. The bridge is for non-motorized traffic only, so you can stop and enjoy the wonderful setting.

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21.0 km

Batavia Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

21.3 km

Batavia Depot Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Step into 1854 at the Batavia Depot Museum, a historic Gothic Revival railroad depot. Here you can find exhibits on Batavia’s rail history, windmill production, agriculture, and commerce—even a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln. The depot is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss the chance to send a telegraph message in Morse code!

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23.8 km

Fabyan Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Fabyan Forest Preserve is a popular, well-loved park Geneva, Illinois. Located right on the Fox River, there are several natural and historic features; there is the Fabyan Villa Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Fabyan Windmill, the Fabyan lighthouse, and fishing walking, jogging, biking trails along the river on the Fox River Trail.

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24.0 km

View of Fabyan Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic Dutch windmill still in operation. It is a structure dating from about 1950 and is located on what was the property of Colonel George Fabyan, now Kane County Forest Preserve District.
It was used for grinding several types of grain, including corn, wheat, rye, and oats.

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30.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

4.81 km

705 m

280 m

256 m

195 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

8.53 km

705 m

512 m

248 m

Elevation

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Fabyan Forest Preserve – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

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Fabyan Forest Preserve – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from St. Charles

Island Park

Fox River Trail at Clark Island Recreation Area

North Aurora Dam

Wooden Bridge

Batavia Riverwalk

Batavia Depot Museum

Fabyan Forest Preserve

View of Fabyan Windmill

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