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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Mesa & Kirk

North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Mesa & Kirk

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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Mesa & Kirk

01:45

36.1km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.79 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.50 km

Cave of the Spirit

Highlight • Cave

The cave at the Red Oak Nature Center goes by several names. It is most commonly referred to as the Cave of the Spirit, but it also goes by the …

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13.7 km

Aurora, Illinois

Highlight • Settlement

The second most populous city in Illinois after Chicago, Aurora adopted the nickname "City of Lights" in 1908 after becoming one of the first US cities to implement an all …

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15.4 km

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it, giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

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15.4 km

Railway bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

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24.0 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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25.8 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge along the Fox River Trail. The bridge is for non-motorized traffic only, so you can stop and enjoy the wonderful setting.

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29.6 km

Batavia Depot Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Step into 1854 at the Batavia Depot Museum, a historic Gothic Revival railroad depot. Here you can find exhibits on Batavia’s rail history, windmill production, agriculture, and commerce—even a visit …

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29.9 km

Downtown Batavia Market Area

Highlight • Settlement

there was a fair happening when I took this pic

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36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

3.70 km

3.07 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

12.4 km

1.02 km

112 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Mesa & Kirk

Cave of the Spirit

Aurora, Illinois

View over Fox River

Railway bridge view

North Aurora Dam

Wooden Bridge

Batavia Depot Museum

Downtown Batavia Market Area

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