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Fox River, Aurora & Busse Lake loop from Elgin

Fox River, Aurora & Busse Lake loop from Elgin

Moderate

Fox River, Aurora & Busse Lake loop from Elgin

04:45

108km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Fabyan Forest Preserve

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Fox River Trail

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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21.1 km

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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22.8 km

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Highlight • Historical Site

Known as 'The Windmill City', Batavia has plenty of industrial history, a glimpse of which can be found here. Many of the buildings are built from limestone that was quarried locally.

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81.2 km

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.

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82.5 km

Busse Lake North and Main Pools

Highlight • Lake

A small rocky dam separates the North Pool and the Main Pool of Busse Lake from each other. The paved (and striped) Busse Woods Bicycle Trail (BWBT) passes directly between …

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108 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

33.2 km

10.8 km

7.18 km

3.13 km

2.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.6 km

28.1 km

717 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 20 December

4°C

-6°C

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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This route was planned by komoot.

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Fox River, Aurora & Busse Lake loop from Elgin

Fox River Trail

Fabyan Windmill

Batavia Historic Industrial Building

Busse Woods Reservoir Bridge

Busse Lake North and Main Pools

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