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North Aurora Dam – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Mesa & Kirk

North Aurora Dam – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Mesa & Kirk

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2.7

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North Aurora Dam – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Mesa & Kirk

02:10

41.9km

150m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.5 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.20 km

Cave of the Spirit

Highlight • Cave

The cave at the Red Oak Nature Center goes by several names. It is most commonly referred to as the Cave of the Spirit, but it also goes by the …

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6.43 km

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

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21.9 km

View over Fox River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it, giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

Tip by

29.6 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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31.4 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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35.2 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 …

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35.6 km

Batavia Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

6.45 km

6.32 km

1.48 km

366 m

117 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

14.0 km

1.02 km

866 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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North Aurora Dam – Batavia Depot Museum loop from Mesa & Kirk

Cave of the Spirit

Gazebo at North Aurora Dam

Railway bridge view

View over Fox River

North Aurora Dam

Wooden Bridge

Batavia Depot Museum

Batavia Riverwalk

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