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Green Lake – Busse Lake loop from Villa Park

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Green Lake – Busse Lake loop from Villa Park

Moderate

4.7

(2090)

19,150

riders

Green Lake – Busse Lake loop from Villa Park

02:58

49.8km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.87 km

Green Lake

Highlight • Lake

Green Lake is a beautiful lake in Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve. There is a trail that runs along the perimeter of the water, so you get great views of the lake.

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2

7.30 km

View of the Preserve at Oak Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Preserve at Oak Meadows is a golf course. This does mean it's a big area of green as you ride along the Salt Creek Trail.

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3

20.9 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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4

24.9 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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5

27.1 km

Busse Lake — North and Main Pools

Highlight • Lake

This lake is a key feature of the Salt Creek Water Trails, offering opportunities to explore the area by rowboat, canoe, or kayak, all of which can be rented nearby. …

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6

28.4 km

Busse Lake

Highlight • Lake

Busse Lake is part of the 3,558-acre Ned Brown Preserve, also known as Busse Woods. Around the lake are ancient upland forests, and the lake itself is a peaceful spot …

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28.9 km

Ned Brown Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

8

41.0 km

The Preserve at Oak Meadows (Salt Creek Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Preserve at Oak Meadows is a sprawling golf course—one of the lushest stretches of greenery you'll find on this stretch of the Salt Creek Trail.

Tip by

9

46.6 km

Stonewort Pond

Highlight • Lake

B

49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

7.94 km

7.84 km

2.90 km

213 m

129 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

7.75 km

7.23 km

653 m

213 m

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