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Arlington Heights

Bridge over Salt Creek – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Park

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Arlington Heights

Bridge over Salt Creek – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Park

Easy

4.5

(8008)

18,932

riders

Bridge over Salt Creek – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Arlington Park

01:48

36.3km

70m

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: August 29, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.5 km for 172 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.3 km

Bridge over Salt Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over Salt Creek on the Busse Forest Red Paved Trail. At this point, Salt Creek is fairly wide and passes through wetlands.

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2

13.4 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

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3

17.4 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

Tip by

4

21.6 km

Bridge over Connecting Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses the canal that joins the two bodies of water. A truly scenic crossing!

Tip by

5

21.7 km

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.

Tip by

6

23.0 km

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Highlight • Lake

This lake is a key feature of the Salt Creek Water Trails, offering opportunities to explore the area by rowboat, canoe, or kayak, all of which can be rented nearby. …

Tip by

7

23.6 km

North Pool (Busse Lake)

Highlight • Lake

This pool is part of Busse Reservoir, AKA Busse Lake, which was created in 1978. There's a nice multi-use trail along the shore.

Tip by

8

24.0 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over East Higgins Road

Highlight • Bridge

East Higgins Road divides Busse Forest into a northern section offering a rugby field and elk pasture and the lake-dominated southern section.

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B

36.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

3.86 km

1.94 km

1.11 km

367 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

17.1 km

916 m

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