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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Schaumburg

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Schaumburg

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Schaumburg

02:02

34.7km

110m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.96 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.77 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over East Higgins Road

Highlight • Bridge

East Higgins Road divides Busse Forest into a northern section offering a rugby field and elk pasture and the lake-dominated southern section.

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7.51 km

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Highlight • Lake

This lake is a key feature of the Salt Creek Water Trails, offering opportunities to explore the area by rowboat, canoe, or kayak, all of which can be rented nearby. …

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8.85 km

Bridge over Connecting Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses the canal that joins the two bodies of water. A truly scenic crossing!

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13.1 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

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16.1 km

Busse Woods Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail through Busse Woods is a great place for a causal ride. The route is in good condition and the views are great!

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17.1 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

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17.2 km

Bridge over Salt Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bridge over Salt Creek on the Busse Forest Red Paved Trail. At this point, Salt Creek is fairly wide and passes through wetlands.

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20.6 km

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.

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34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

6.23 km

1.27 km

325 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

10.9 km

306 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 12 May

23°C

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge loop from Schaumburg

Pedestrian Bridge Over East Higgins Road

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Bridge over Connecting Canal

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Busse Woods Paved Trail

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Bridge over Salt Creek

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

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