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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from South Elgin

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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from South Elgin

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Fox River – Fox River Trail loop from South Elgin

01:28

27.4km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.76 km for 77 m

After 19.1 km for 117 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.54 km

South Elgin

Highlight • Settlement

Originally called "Clintonville" in honour of one of its first settlers, James Clinton, South Elgin sits along the Fox River and is consistently voted one of the best places to live in suburban Illinois.

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2

7.66 km

Elgin

Highlight • Settlement

Known as the 'City on the Suburbs', Elgin is a vibrant city northwest of Chicago. It has a vibrant arts scene, as well as plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants …

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3

8.68 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Fox River Trail is a 25-mile long multiuse path that follows the river that gives the path its name. It is fully paved and follows the path of an old railway corridor.

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4

10.1 km

Fox River

Highlight • River

The Fox River flows for 202 miles (325 km) from Wisconsin to Ottawa in Illinois. It's a tributary of the Illinois River. The Fox River Trail runs along the length …

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5

13.0 km

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation

Highlight • Natural

The Fox River Trail, owned by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, aligns with the Fox River Fen preserve to the east. Established in 1948 by Max McGraw, this private organization …

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6

13.8 km

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation

Highlight • Trail

The Fox River Trail, owned by the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, aligns with the Fox River Fen preserve to the east. Established in 1948 by Max McGraw, this private organization …

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7

16.3 km

Pratt's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Elgin Pratt's Castle is a 50-foot replica of a medieval castle that was built by Harold S. Pratt in 1937. There is a mini-moat and draw bridge.

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8

18.3 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This Fox River Trail is in Illinois. It's a beautiful trail that runs 45.7 miles along the Fox River in Illinois from Algonquin, south to Oswego.

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

2.62 km

2.12 km

267 m

158 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

3.02 km

268 m

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