Railway bridge view – North Aurora Dam loop from Oswego

Railway bridge view – North Aurora Dam loop from Oswego

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Railway bridge view – North Aurora Dam loop from Oswego

01:57

38.2km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.23 km

Oswego, Illinois

Highlight • Settlement

The 40-mile Fox River Trail ends in Oswego, a charming village nestled along the Fox River. Its vibrant downtown is filled with local artisan shops, while the riverfront offers plenty of green spaces, including Hudson Crossing Park and Veterans Serenity Park.

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9.87 km

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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17.6 km

Gazebo at North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.6 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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21.4 km

North Aurora Dam

Highlight • Structure

Good place to relax in a gazebo overlooking the dam.

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27.2 km

Aurora, Illinois

Highlight • Settlement

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 electric street lighting system in 1881. Aurora is also home to an impressive number of architectural marvels, with works from Frank Lloyd Wright, Bruce Goff, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

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28.9 km

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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38.2 km

End point

Parking

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