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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Brookfield

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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Brookfield

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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Brookfield

02:42

45.5km

80m

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: April 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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26th Street Woods

Brookfield Woods Preserve

McCormick Woods Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.35 km

Salt Creek

Highlight • River

Nestled alongside the Salt Creek Greenway, Salt Creek offers a tranquil spot for cyclists. It's an ideal place for a water break and to enjoy the serene surroundings. Be aware, …

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4.63 km

Discover the wonders of 26th Street Woods with access to the Salt Creek Trail System, perfect for hiking, running, cross-country skiing, and biking enthusiasts. Additionally, explore the canoe landing, allowing …

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20.4 km

Illinois Prairie Path (Grand Illinois Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Illinois Prairie Path and Grand Illinois Trail overlap here. Both long-distance trails are built primarily from crushed limestone dust, although they also go through stretches of concrete and asphalt …

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29.8 km

Illinois Prairie Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Illinois Prairie Path is an almost 60-mile long multiuse trail that runs from Forest Park to Elgin. The trail is mostly gravel and is popular with hikers, runners and …

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41.0 km

Brookfield Woods

Highlight • Forest

Brookfield Woods outside of Chicago is a serene nature reserve with winding trails, diverse flora, and wildlife. This wooded haven provides a peaceful escape for locals and nature enthusiasts alike.

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42.4 km

McCormick Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

15.6 km

10.2 km

2.15 km

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

15.3 km

12.6 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 13 May

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Salt Creek – Brookfield Woods loop from Brookfield

Salt Creek

26th Street Woods

Illinois Prairie Path (Grand Illinois Trail)

Illinois Prairie Path

Brookfield Woods

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