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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from Crystal Lake

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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from Crystal Lake

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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from Crystal Lake

04:44

79.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

Fox River view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across to Fox River and beyond are fantastic from here. It is especially good as the sun sets. Keep your eyes peeled for the varied bird life around the river.

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20.8 km

Fox River

Lake

23.3 km

Pratt's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Elgin Pratt's Castle is a 50-foot replica of a medieval castle that was built by Harold S. Pratt in 1937. There is a mini-moat and draw bridge.

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24.5 km

Fox River

Highlight • River

The Fox River flows for 202 miles (325 km) from Wisconsin to Ottawa in Illinois. It's a tributary of the Illinois River. The Fox River Trail runs along the length …

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35.2 km

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Highlight • Bridge

The reflection of the classic stone brick railway bridge on the Fox River on a still day is beautiful, with a backdrop of green mixed trees. A lovely spot to …

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36.0 km

Bridge over Fox River

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge over the Fox River. You get great views of the water, so it's worth stopping briefly to enjoy the view.

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39.7 km

Forest Path in Andersen Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • Trail

The Fox River's watershed is filled with forest preserves, being the Andersen Woods Forest Preserve, one of them. The 25 miles Fox River Trail is the best way to immerse yourself into this natural environment.

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40.5 km

Norton Woods

Highlight • Forest

As you approach the Red Gate Trail intersection with the Fox River Trail by Norton Creek as it flows into the Fox River, you cross Norton Woods. Near Fox River …

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41.0 km

Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

53.8 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This Fox River Trail is in Illinois. It's a beautiful trail that runs 45.7 miles along the Fox River in Illinois from Algonquin, south to Oswego.

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79.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.0 km

4.15 km

451 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.9 km

731 m

576 m

568 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

32°C

21°C

21 %

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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from Crystal Lake

Fox River view

Pratt's Castle

Fox River

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Bridge over Fox River

Forest Path in Andersen Woods Forest Preserve

Norton Woods

Fox River Trail

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