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Elk Grove Village

Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Elk Grove Township

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Elk Grove Village

Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Elk Grove Township

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Elk Grove Township

01:04

9.02km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

2.62 km

Lake in Busse Forest Nature Preserve

Highlight • Lake

This enormous, 3,700-acre swath of forestland sits on the edge of Chicago's suburbs. It contains more than a dozen miles of trails, extensive waterways, an elk pasture, and some truly ancient trees.

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2

3.52 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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3

4.58 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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4

4.64 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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5

5.02 km

Busse Forest Red Paved Trail Parking and Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Busse Forest offers various access roads with parking lots. Parking is free, though unguarded.

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B

9.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

1.30 km

131 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

1.43 km

132 m

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