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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Bridge over Salt Creek loop from Ned Brown Forest Preserve

00:49

14.1km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 213 m for 278 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 671 m for 144 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 1.04 km for 134 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 1.23 km for 395 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 12.5 km for 395 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 13.0 km for 134 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 13.3 km for 144 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 13.6 km for 280 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.65 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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2

8.64 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

10.1 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.

Tip by

4

10.5 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.

Tip by

5

10.6 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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B

14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

4.77 km

1.96 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

6.74 km

6.28 km

964 m

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