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North Aurora Dam – Railway bridge view loop from Mesa & Kirk

North Aurora Dam – Railway bridge view loop from Mesa & Kirk

Moderate

4.8

(7658)

10,063

riders

North Aurora Dam – Railway bridge view loop from Mesa & Kirk

02:17

47.3km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.32 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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7.99 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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13.8 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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23.6 km

Oswego, Illinois

Highlight • Settlement

The 40-mile Fox River Trail ends in Oswego, a charming village nestled along the Fox River. Its vibrant downtown is filled with local artisan shops, while the riverfront offers plenty …

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32.1 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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32.1 km

View over Fox River

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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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

6.32 km

5.23 km

864 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

13.3 km

783 m

232 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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North Aurora Dam – Railway bridge view loop from Mesa & Kirk

Cave of the Spirit

North Aurora Dam

Aurora, Illinois

Oswego, Illinois

Railway bridge view

View over Fox River

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