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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Highlands

Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Highlands

Easy

2.8

(14)

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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Highlands

01:10

27.6km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 104 m for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.37 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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10.3 km

Salt Creek

Highlight • River

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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10.8 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

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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13.0 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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13.9 km

Salt Creek Greenway Red - Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Salt Creek Greenway trail is a 25-mile-long multi-user path which follows the creek from Busse Forest in Elk Grove Village to the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield. It links into …

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20.7 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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22.2 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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27.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

5.14 km

1.73 km

145 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

6.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Highlands

La Grange Park Woods

Salt Creek

Salt Creek

Salt Creek

Brookfield Woods

Salt Creek Greenway Red - Paved Trail

Salt Creek Woods

Bemis Woods North Trail

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