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Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from Lisle

Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from Lisle

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4.7

(9242)

13,272

riders

Fox River Trail (FRT) – View of Fabyan Windmill loop from Lisle

05:05

100km

340m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 286 m

After 79.7 km for 258 m

After 100 km for 286 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

8.37 km

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

10.0 km

Herrick Lake

Highlight • Lake

Herrick Lake is a 22-acre reservoir in the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The lake is most popular for fishing, and there is a path that circles around the waters, hugging the shore the entire time.

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3

30.4 km

Illinois Prairie Path (Elgin Branch)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Once a right-of-way for the Chicago Aurora & Elgin Railroad, the Illinois Prairie Path now runs for about 61 miles. Its surface is mostly crushed limestone dust, which should be …

Tip by

4

43.6 km

Fox River Trail (railway bridge view)

Highlight • Bridge

The reflection of the classic stone brick railway bridge on the Fox River on a still day is beautiful, with a backdrop of green mixed trees. A lovely spot to …

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5

47.3 km

Norton Woods

Highlight • Forest

As you approach the Red Gate Trail intersection with the Fox River Trail by Norton Creek as it flows into the Fox River, you cross Norton Woods. Near Fox River …

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6

52.2 km

Fox River Trail (FRT)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail winds along the Fox River, providing a stunning view of the water, with plenty of break points along the way. French explorers, missionaries, and traders built their …

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7

57.0 km

View of Fabyan Windmill

Highlight • Monument

The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic Dutch windmill still in operation. It is a structure dating from about 1950 and is located on what was the property of Colonel George …

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8

59.6 km

Fox River Trail at Clark Island Recreation Area

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Fox River Trail (FRT) follows the paths of three former railroads: the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin; the Aurora, Elgin & Fox River Electric; and the Chicago & North Western. …

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79.9 km

Mud Lake

Lake

81.7 km

McDowell Grove Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

11

83.4 km

Dam on the DuPage River Trail

Highlight • Structure

Interesting infrastructure to control floodwaters entering Naperville.

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84.5 km

West Branch Riverway

Forest

B

100 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

37.1 km

13.1 km

2.66 km

311 m

289 m

220 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

36.6 km

16.1 km

10.4 km

499 m

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