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La Grange Park Woods – Salt Creek Woods loop from LaGrange Road

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La Grange Park Woods – Salt Creek Woods loop from LaGrange Road

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La Grange Park Woods – Salt Creek Woods loop from LaGrange Road

02:38

42.6km

120m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.0 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.75 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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3.81 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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8.49 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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9.99 km

Connecting bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This wide bridge helps connect the main trails in the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve to the trail loop on North Island. There are lots of great viewpoints within the preserve, …

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10.3 km

Heron Viewing at Salt Creek, Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Highlight • River

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve offers over 200 acres of wilderness and nature without having to leave the city. Salt Creek winds through the park, and a couple bridges help connect …

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19.6 km

Eldridge Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Part of Eldridge Park, Eldridge Lagoon is a unique lagoon full of diverse fish species, as well as a popular ice skating spot in the winter.

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24.2 km

Elmhurst Salt Creek Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Elmhurst Salt Creek Forest Preserve is a beautiful green space with the Salt Creek Greenway meandering alongside the water. Keep an eye out for the vibrant Baltimore orioles and eastern …

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37.0 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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40.1 km

La Grange Park Woods

Nature Reserve

42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

8.59 km

4.60 km

2.07 km

773 m

719 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

16.0 km

3.90 km

704 m

223 m

Elevation

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La Grange Park Woods – Salt Creek Woods loop from LaGrange Road

La Grange Park Woods

Salt Creek Woods

Night Heron Trail trailhead

Connecting bridge

Heron Viewing at Salt Creek, Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve

Eldridge Lagoon

Elmhurst Salt Creek Forest Preserve

Bemis Woods North Trail

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