Buffalo Creek Reservoir – Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop from Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

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Buffalo Creek Reservoir – Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop from Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

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Buffalo Creek Reservoir – Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve loop from Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

00:33

5.77km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 728 m for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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497 m

Bench With View of Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve opens up to 408 acres with 5.5 miles of gravel trails open to walking, biking, and cross-country skiing along restored prairies, wetlands, and alongside the Buffalo Creek Reservoir.

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1.14 km

Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Though created for flood control, Buffalo Creek Reservoir enchants hikers with wetland beauty. Meandering trails surround the 34-acre lake, inviting observation of native plants, birds, and other wildlife drawn to the watery habitat.

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1.47 km

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve offers a mix of paved and dirt trails. There's nothing too challenging here so bring the hardtail and a friend who is looking to get started mountain biking.

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