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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Aurora

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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Aurora

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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Aurora

01:39

27.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.3 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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738 m

Railway bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

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744 m

View over Fox River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you gain a lovely view of the interesting architecture of the railway bridge up the river. The bridge crosses the river with a small beach below it, giving a peaceful spot to take it in.

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8.22 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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10.00 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge along the Fox River Trail. The bridge is for non-motorized traffic only, so you can stop and enjoy the wonderful setting.

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14.5 km

Fox River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The scenic Fox River Trail is 32 miles long in total, meandering along the Fox River then following the path of an old railway. It's a multi-use, traffic free path, perfect for relaxing rides in beautiful scenery.

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18.0 km

Cave of the Spirit

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The cave at the Red Oak Nature Center goes by several names. It is most commonly referred to as the Cave of the Spirit, but it also goes by the …

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25.2 km

Aurora, Illinois

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The second most populous city in Illinois after Chicago, Aurora adopted the nickname "City of Lights" in 1908 after becoming one of the first US cities to implement an all …

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27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

822 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

6.52 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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North Aurora Dam – Wooden Bridge loop from Aurora

Railway bridge view

View over Fox River

North Aurora Dam

Wooden Bridge

Fox River Trail

Cave of the Spirit

Aurora, Illinois

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