Busse Woods Trail:
Illinois
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Description:
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs of Chicago. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve.

The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system (both coming to TrailLink.com soon). Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.

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Parking & Trail Access:
The Busse Woods Trail in Ned Brown Preserve is located just east of Woodfield Mall. Access the park at E. Higgins Rd. and Arlington Heights Rd. in Elk Grove Village.

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Fun for families
By ryanalf in January, 2011
A great trail to ride with friends or family that aren't training for the Tour de France. Kinda crowded on weekends in the summer and alot of cross traffic. The crossing at Higgins and 53 sometimes takes a while.
Great scenery- the elk, the lake, the bridge.

On the south end of the trail is a spur that will take you out to Salt Creek. If you are looking to extend your ride Watch for the arrows.
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Beisterfield Road to Golf Road (Ned Brown Forest Preserve)
Counties: Cook
Trail Length: 11.2 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6487078

Related Links
Guidebook: Learn more about other Midwestern rail-trails in RTC's Midwestern Guidebook.