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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Harlem/Lake

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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Harlem/Lake

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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Harlem/Lake

02:47

48.2km

80m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Brookfield Woods Preserve

26th Street Woods

Brezina Woods

Westchester Woods

McCormick Woods Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Brookfield Woods

Highlight • Forest

Brookfield Woods outside of Chicago is a serene nature reserve with winding trails, diverse flora, and wildlife. This wooded haven provides a peaceful escape for locals and nature enthusiasts alike.

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13.5 km

Salt Creek

Highlight • River

Nestled alongside the Salt Creek Greenway, Salt Creek offers a tranquil spot for cyclists. It's an ideal place for a water break and to enjoy the serene surroundings. Be aware, …

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13.8 km

Salt Creek Greenway (Red Paved Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Salt Creek Greenway (Red Paved Trail) follows Salt Creek for a handful of miles. The creek, itself, is prone to flooding after big rainy days, but it's also a …

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17.9 km

La Grange Park Woods

Highlight • Forest

The Salt Creek Trails converge in the La Grange Park Woods. The woods serve as a quiet spot to bike along Salt Creek with most of the paths being paved.

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19.0 km

Salt Creek Woods

Highlight • Forest

The Salt Creek Woods is named after the river that runs through it. Various animal and bird species can be observed here.

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20.5 km

Bemis Woods North Trail

Highlight • Trail

There are some paved and some dirt trails in the Bemis Woods Nature Preserve. Some trails are open to bikes (some aren't), and the ones that are open to bikes …

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23.7 km

Night Heron Trail trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Eastern trailhead for the Night Heron Trail, an almost 3-mile loop trail that takes you through the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. The trailhead had picnic tables, parking, and restrooms.

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34.8 km

Brezina Woods

Highlight • Forest

Brezina Woods beckons with a captivating 7-mile paved journey along the Salt Creek Greenway Trail.

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48.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

14.4 km

7.23 km

801 m

290 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

14.2 km

994 m

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Brookfield Woods – Salt Creek loop from Harlem/Lake

Brookfield Woods

Salt Creek

Salt Creek Greenway (Red Paved Trail)

La Grange Park Woods

Salt Creek Woods

Bemis Woods North Trail

Night Heron Trail trailhead

Brezina Woods

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