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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Schaumburg

Busse Woods Paved Trail – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Schaumburg

Moderate

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8,030

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Schaumburg

03:12

70.0km

250m

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: April 25, 2026

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Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

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Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Highlight • Forest

Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.

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20.7 km

Busse Woods Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail through Busse Woods is a great place for a causal ride. The route is in good condition and the views are great!

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21.8 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

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28.5 km

Lake Dinkel

Highlight • Lake

Lake Dinkel is a small, marshy pond in Schaumburg. It is a nice place to look for wildlife in this otherwise rather busy suburban area around the Schaumburg Industrial Park.

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41.7 km

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

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Covering 1,800 acres, Paul Douglas Preserve is a haven for birding enthusiasts. Open grasslands, restored wetlands, and a vibrant heron rookery provide a diverse habitat for nesting species. Boasting 25 …

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56.4 km

Carl R. Hanson Woods

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At Carl R. Hansen Woods, visitors can wander through the trails while admiring the ecological restoration that has taken place over the years with the help of volunteers. The trails …

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60.7 km

Bode Lake

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Bode Lake offers hikers 20 acres of beauty and serenity. Trails loop the sparkling 23-foot deep lake, inviting walkers to soak in pristine views. Anglers can try their luck fishing …

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70.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

18.2 km

8.57 km

612 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

24.9 km

729 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Busse Woods Paved Trail – Paul Douglas Forest Preserve loop from Schaumburg

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Busse Woods Paved Trail

Ned Brown Forest Preserve (Busse Woods)

Lake Dinkel

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Carl R. Hanson Woods

Bode Lake

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