"At the western end of the GWT (West Chicago), parking is available at Klein Creek Farm Forest Preserve and Nature Center on County Farm Road, south of North Ave. and St. Charles RD and north of Geneva Rd. The north/south trail that runs along the west side of County Farm RD connects both the Illinois Praire Path (IPP) (Wheaton-Elgin branch)and the GWT. Klein Creek Farm is about .25 miles south of the GWT and about .75 miles north of the IPP."

"The Great Western Trail - DuPage Cnty runs in a very, very straight line from just west of Prince Crossing Road in West Chicago (I.P.P. (Illinois Praire Path) Wheaton-Elgin Junction) to Villa Park (I.P.P. Wheaton-Maywood Junction). The G.W.T. runs parallel to St. Charles Road. Since the trail has been recently changed over from the rails, it is quite open as opposed to the tree lined and tree tunneled I.P.P. Although there are fewer road crossing than the I.P.P., the trail/road intersections are quite busy and two road crossings force you to go to the adjacent traffic signals along St. Charles RD. 98% of the trail is crushed limestone. Bridges over 355 and Finley road. The G.W.T. has almost no traffic west of Lombard, so hitting your top speed is YOUR problem. Because of its North West/South East direction, early rides east and late rides west get blinded by the sunshine. There is no support along the trail, so be prepared for your own repairs. The G.W.T. east to Villa Park, the I.P.P. west to Wheaton I.P.P. Northwest to the G.W.T. (Elgin Branch) is a great triangle ride if you can stand the stopping along the I.P.P. for cross streets, shopping, eats, support, etc. Enjoy the ride!"