Fabyan Forest Preserve – North Aurora Dam loop from Geneva

Fabyan Forest Preserve – North Aurora Dam loop from Geneva

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Fabyan Forest Preserve – North Aurora Dam loop from Geneva

02:56

61.9km

170m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.07 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.30 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, …

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3.87 km

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Known as 'The Windmill City', Batavia has plenty of industrial history, a glimpse of which can be found here. Many of the buildings are built from limestone that was quarried locally.

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4.86 km

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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5.18 km

Batavia Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

6.28 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The scenic Fox River Trail is 32 miles long in total, meandering along the Fox River then following the path of an old railway. It's a multi-use, traffic free path, perfect for relaxing rides in beautiful scenery.

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9.77 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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11.4 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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44.6 km

Railway bridge view

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.

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