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Arlington Heights

Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Arlington Park

Bike touring routes & trails

Arlington Heights

Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Arlington Park

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(9516)

15,185

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Arlington Park

02:04

35.4km

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: March 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

14.3 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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2

15.0 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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3

15.8 km

Busse Woods Red Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Busse Woods Red Loop Trail is a fantastic seven mile multi-use paved path, with great views of the lake as it winds through the beautiful preserve. There are great …

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4

16.4 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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5

20.6 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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6

23.6 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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7

24.6 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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8

24.7 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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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

7.61 km

4.95 km

917 m

214 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

13.1 km

646 m

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