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Railway bridge view – Fox River Trail loop from Aurora

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Railway bridge view – Fox River Trail loop from Aurora

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Railway bridge view – Fox River Trail loop from Aurora

01:41

28.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.61 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

738 m

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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2

744 m

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.

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3

2.45 km

Aurora, Illinois

Highlight • Settlement

The second most populous city in Illinois after Chicago, Aurora adopted the nickname "City of Lights" in 1908 after becoming one of the first US cities to implement an all …

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4

10.4 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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5

14.9 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.

Tip by

6

18.4 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 …

Tip by

7

20.1 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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B

28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

902 m

357 m

188 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

6.84 km

196 m

195 m

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