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Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Fox River Trail (FRT) loop from Geneva

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Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Fox River Trail (FRT) loop from Geneva

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Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Fox River Trail (FRT) loop from Geneva

02:07

33.6km

170m

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: June 20, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Island Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Island Park, a riverside haven offering enchanting vistas of the Fox River. Unwind in the embrace of nature as you enjoy a tree house playground and a pavilion, ideal for picnics, family gatherings. Revel in the serene ambiance and amenities, including electric outlets, restrooms, and convenient picnic tables.

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2.56 km

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Highlight • Rest Area

This park sits at the juncture of the Fox River Trail (which runs north and south along the river) and a spur of the long-distance Illinois Prairie Path, which you can join to the east. And, of course, you get great views of the river from right here in the park.

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3.72 km

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail winds along the Fox River, providing a stunning view of the water, with plenty of break points along the way. French explorers, missionaries, and traders built their posts and missions along these trails, contributing to the area's long history.

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5.32 km

Fox River Trail – St. Charles Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bring lunch or visit the many restaurants that St. Charles has to offer. Also stop at Potawatomi park to enjoy the outdoors with wonderful views.

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9.22 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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10.1 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 Bluff Forest Preserve, the dense trees protect you from the elements and the noise of traffic as you enjoy a section of this 25 miles long greenway.

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12.9 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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13.7 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 take a break off the bike and enjoy your peaceful surroundings.

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15.9 km

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

33.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

5.87 km

2.23 km

2.06 km

295 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

8.28 km

2.32 km

383 m

184 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Fox River Trail (FRT) loop from Geneva

Island Park

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Fox River Trail – St. Charles Riverfront

Forest Path in Andersen Woods Forest Preserve

Norton Woods

Bridge over Fox River

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

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