Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Timber Lake loop from Geneva

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Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Timber Lake loop from Geneva

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Riverside Park (Buie Park) – Timber Lake loop from Geneva

02:12

36.1km

120m

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: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Island Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Island Park, a riverside haven offering enchanting vistas of the Fox River. Unwind in the embrace of nature as you enjoy a tree house playground and a pavilion, ideal for …

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2.56 km

Riverside Park (Buie Park)

Highlight • Rest Area

This park sits at the juncture of the Fox River Trail (which runs north and south along the river) and a spur of the long-distance Illinois Prairie Path, which you …

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12.5 km

Illinois Prairie Path Geneva Spur – West Chicago

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Illinois Prairie Path is a popular urban rail trail. This section runs from Geneva to Western Chicago. The path is fully paved and used by runners, walkers, and cyclists.

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16.3 km

Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

17.9 km

Great Bagel Shop

Highlight • Cafe

17.9 km

County Farm Bagels

Highlight • Cafe

This small bagel shop is a true local favorite, and often has a line out the door on busy mornings. Well worth a stop on your ride.

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18.4 km

Timber Lake

Highlight • Lake

Timber Lake sits at the south end of the Timber Ridge Forest Preserve and is visible from the Timber Ridge Trail. The 1,149-acre nature preserve offers mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and more.

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