The best road cycling routes around River Forest
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Last updated: November 11, 2025
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1. Des Plaines & the Salt Creek Trail loop from Franklin
87.0km
03:43
150m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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2. Salt Creek Woods – Salt Creek loop from Austin
49.3km
02:32
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3. Roadbike loop from Samuel A Rothermel Houses
41.8km
02:29
80m
80m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4. Salt Creek – Salt Creek Woods loop from Harlem/Lake
49.1km
02:06
70m
70m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5. Salt Creek – Centennial Trail loop from Harlem Avenue
76.1km
03:19
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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