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Salt Creek Greenway – Green Lake loop from Elmhurst

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Salt Creek Greenway – Green Lake loop from Elmhurst

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(6839)

11,474

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Salt Creek Greenway – Green Lake loop from Elmhurst

00:53

14.5km

20m

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 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.37 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 bluebirds that can be spotted perched in the oak trees, and if you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of the giant largemouth bass swimming in the creek.

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2

3.06 km

Salt Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Salt Creek Greenway is a mixed use trail that runs from Elk Grove Village to Brookfield. The trail runs about 25 miles and is mostly gravel.

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3

4.39 km

Stonewort Pond

Highlight • Lake

4

4.63 km

Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve is a 208-acre nature preserve. The park is popular for boating, picnicking and fishing. There are also several miles of trails that are great for walking.

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5

5.07 km

Green Lake

Highlight • Lake

Green Lake is a beautiful lake in Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve. There is a trail that runs along the perimeter of the water, so you get great views of the lake.

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6

8.50 km

Green Lake at Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve

Highlight • Lake

A well maintained flat path circles Green Lake in the Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve. Keep an eye out for turtles, deer and even huge fish in the water.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

3.82 km

1.95 km

1.86 km

513 m

349 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

4.84 km

2.97 km

513 m

230 m

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