Chicago to Western Suburbs (route suggestions) - The Chainlink2024-03-28T12:26:51Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chicago-to-western-suburbs?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A380991&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe should all get together an…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-21:2211490:Comment:3857552011-07-21T04:56:37.422ZCyclist1969https://thechainlink.org/profile/Cyclist1969
We should all get together and ride it! End to end.
We should all get together and ride it! End to end. Here's my route I took. I wen…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-20:2211490:Comment:3849232011-07-20T16:36:55.070ZEduardohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/EduardoAcosta
<p>Here's my route I took. I went through some of Salt Creek to get to Hinsdale but was thrown for a loop because of a wash out under Roosevelt Road. But did make it to Hinsdale through Chicago Ave.</p>
<p><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/91671829" target="_blank">Route</a></p>
<p>Here's my route I took. I went through some of Salt Creek to get to Hinsdale but was thrown for a loop because of a wash out under Roosevelt Road. But did make it to Hinsdale through Chicago Ave.</p>
<p><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/91671829" target="_blank">Route</a></p> Nice! I will try this soontag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-17:2211490:Comment:3824902011-07-17T18:52:45.207ZMKhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelKostal
Nice! I will try this soon
Nice! I will try this soon York is very bike friendly as…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3819772011-07-16T23:38:13.429ZBernard Joseph Hanniganhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BernardJosephHannigan
York is very bike friendly as is Chicago Ave....Very nice 100 year old victorian homes to check out, a few potholes just south of Odgen at the curve is your only concern. You will love this ride....Almost forgot, York turns into The Lane and then Garfield Street at the curve, just follow the curve and hang a left at the stop sign after the curve<br/>
York is very bike friendly as is Chicago Ave....Very nice 100 year old victorian homes to check out, a few potholes just south of Odgen at the curve is your only concern. You will love this ride....Almost forgot, York turns into The Lane and then Garfield Street at the curve, just follow the curve and hang a left at the stop sign after the curve<br/> Thanks Bernard, is York a pre…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3814002011-07-16T22:52:59.234ZMKhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelKostal
Thanks Bernard, is York a pretty bike friendly road?
Thanks Bernard, is York a pretty bike friendly road? The lot is about 1/2 mile wes…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3813962011-07-16T22:00:48.476ZBernard Joseph Hanniganhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BernardJosephHannigan
<p>The lot is about 1/2 mile west of 1st avenue. It is a service lot for trucks, cop cars etc. 26th street curves to the north at that point, you can't miss it. Cut right through the lot, they are cool with bicycle traffic and you will see the path on your left. Each stretch of the trail is about 1.25 miles. It is about 7.2 miles to York from the 31st st entrance.</p>
<p>To get to Westmont, head south on York to Chicago ave. in Hinsdale which is by the Burlington tracks. Chicago Ave. will take…</p>
<p>The lot is about 1/2 mile west of 1st avenue. It is a service lot for trucks, cop cars etc. 26th street curves to the north at that point, you can't miss it. Cut right through the lot, they are cool with bicycle traffic and you will see the path on your left. Each stretch of the trail is about 1.25 miles. It is about 7.2 miles to York from the 31st st entrance.</p>
<p>To get to Westmont, head south on York to Chicago ave. in Hinsdale which is by the Burlington tracks. Chicago Ave. will take you right into downtown Westmont with minimal auto traffic.</p>
<p>I love the Salt Creek this is my main trail, I try to ride it daily.</p> Yeah, I just am trying to abs…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3815922011-07-16T20:34:07.648ZMKhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelKostal
Yeah, I just am trying to abstain from owning a smart phone for as long as possible. The maps is one of the functions I would love the most. I do have an iPod touch which comes in handy sometimes. <br></br>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chicago-to-western-suburbs#2211490Comment380906"><div><p>My secret to never getting lost while getting or staying on a trail is the Google maps on my cheap android phone (t-mobile huawei comet),…</p>
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Yeah, I just am trying to abstain from owning a smart phone for as long as possible. The maps is one of the functions I would love the most. I do have an iPod touch which comes in handy sometimes. <br/>
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<cite>MagMileMarauder said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chicago-to-western-suburbs#2211490Comment380906"><div><p>My secret to never getting lost while getting or staying on a trail is the Google maps on my cheap android phone (t-mobile huawei comet), which I bought for $100 on ebay. I got 5 batteries so I don't worry about my phone dying. A lot of bike directions are beta, but for the most part it gives me a lot of confidence to have that gps capability without investing in a fancy toy, such as a garmin.</p>
<p><br/>I recommend a mount for your handlebars as well. You can get an Arkon mount for about $20 on Amazon.</p>
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<p>As for the Salt Creek trail, it's nice, but very chopped up. So I understand the issue about getting lost. There are several half mile stretches where you have to get on the streets and the directions and signs are OK at best.</p>
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<p>Good luck!</p>
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</blockquote> Where is the parking lot? I l…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3816762011-07-16T20:32:52.537ZMKhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelKostal
<p>Where is the parking lot? I looked online and Cook County Forrest Preserve District HQ is in Riverforst, IL. Which doesn't intersect with 26th. Unless you're speaking of a different place. </p>
<p><br></br>Jorie! I was on that road. That's when I thought I was going to abandon the trail and looped back around, sheesh. Maybe I'll try again Sunday. And give my bike a bath.</p>
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<p>Where is the parking lot? I looked online and Cook County Forrest Preserve District HQ is in Riverforst, IL. Which doesn't intersect with 26th. Unless you're speaking of a different place. </p>
<p><br/>Jorie! I was on that road. That's when I thought I was going to abandon the trail and looped back around, sheesh. Maybe I'll try again Sunday. And give my bike a bath.</p>
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<cite>Bernard Joseph Hannigan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chicago-to-western-suburbs#2211490Comment381388"><div>That area around The Lodge is part of the Oak Brook trail system. Next time you take 26th, cut into the parking lot of the CCFPD, that will get you to the Salt Creek Trail. If you cross 17th ave heading west, that will take you all the way to York.If you go in the other direction (east) it will take you to 31st by the zoo, the starting point of the trail. At York, if you head south, that will take you to the Graue Mill, the York Tap is there as well. If you head north, you can do a 4 mile loop, York to Cermak, south on Jorie Blvd, east on 31st and back south to York. This is the Oak Brook trail section AND keep in mind most of this is limestone and wash your bicycle after riding through that crap. If you head further north on York, that hooks up to the Prarie Path which is all crushed limestone as well. There are good maps on the CCFPD web site.</div>
</blockquote> Thanks, just checked those ou…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3816752011-07-16T20:26:38.385ZMKhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelKostal
<p>Thanks, just checked those out. They could work but not without going out of the way. Run a bit North of where Westmont is. </p>
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<cite>M.A.R.K. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chicago-to-western-suburbs#2211490Comment380924"><div>Westmont.. How bout the IPP and Great Western trails?</div>
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<p>Thanks, just checked those out. They could work but not without going out of the way. Run a bit North of where Westmont is. </p>
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<cite>M.A.R.K. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chicago-to-western-suburbs#2211490Comment380924"><div>Westmont.. How bout the IPP and Great Western trails?</div>
</blockquote> That area around The Lodge is…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-16:2211490:Comment:3813882011-07-16T18:32:28.126ZBernard Joseph Hanniganhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BernardJosephHannigan
That area around The Lodge is part of the Oak Brook trail system. Next time you take 26th, cut into the parking lot of the CCFPD, that will get you to the Salt Creek Trail. If you cross 17th ave heading west, that will take you all the way to York.If you go in the other direction (east) it will take you to 31st by the zoo, the starting point of the trail. At York, if you head south, that will take you to the Graue Mill, the York Tap is there as well. If you head north, you can do a 4 mile loop,…
That area around The Lodge is part of the Oak Brook trail system. Next time you take 26th, cut into the parking lot of the CCFPD, that will get you to the Salt Creek Trail. If you cross 17th ave heading west, that will take you all the way to York.If you go in the other direction (east) it will take you to 31st by the zoo, the starting point of the trail. At York, if you head south, that will take you to the Graue Mill, the York Tap is there as well. If you head north, you can do a 4 mile loop, York to Cermak, south on Jorie Blvd, east on 31st and back south to York. This is the Oak Brook trail section AND keep in mind most of this is limestone and wash your bicycle after riding through that crap. If you head further north on York, that hooks up to the Prarie Path which is all crushed limestone as well. There are good maps on the CCFPD web site.