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Biking the Fox River Trail
By Sister Julie | November 12, 2007
On Saturday I went cycling with a friend on the Fox River Trail. I’m finally getting over the flu shot and so it was nice to cut loose for a couple of hours on a great trail. Here’s where we went:
Fox River Trail
State: Illinois
County: Kane, McHenryTrail Notes: The Fox River Trail is one of the most popular in the Chicagoland area. It winds through the Fox River Valley from Aurora to Crystal Lake, and is about 45 miles west of the Chicago loop at its closest point. You’ll bike through forest and nature preserves, and serveral historic and interesting communities. The trail connects to the Illinois Prairie Path, the Great Western Trail and the Virgil Gilman Trail.
Length: 41.7 miles
Surface: Crushed Stone, Paved (trail info source)
I didn’t have my camera with me but found some nice shots from AboutBicycles.com.
On the Fox River Trail North of East Dundee …
Here’s the bridge crossing the Fox River just before crossing Route 31 in Algonquin Illinois …
On the trail we some a giant deer hanging out in the woods. There were some other cyclists, some runners, a skater, and walkers. People were very friendly, nodding their hellos or waving. While riding we stopped just off the trail at the Prairie Trail Bike Shop in Algonquin. Chatted with the bike guy, bought some granola bars, and drank some water. By the end of the ride we were a bit cold and tired, though certainly exhilarated. We packed up the bikes and headed for the nearest Starbucks. It was the best darn coffee I’d ever had.
Topics: out and about |
November 12th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
oh wow. I grew up near there, and would bike it often. Bet it’s pretty, if there are still some leaves left on the trees.
November 12th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Looks like you had a lot of fun. I used to love to go bike riding.
deerose