I've been thinking it would be a good adventure this spring or summer to ride out and visit friends in Elgin. I live around 40th and Western. I would appreciate any advice on routes, either full or partial. Thanks!
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If you can find your way to Forest Park it looks like you can mostly use trails, mainly Prairie Path to Villa Park and then Great Western Trail. If you turn on the bike routes feature on Google maps it should show the trails.
Thanks! I certainly think you're on to something there. I could stay a bit further south and jump on the Salt Creek trail or greenway or whatever and then make my way over to the main trail. It looks like the majority of the trip would be on the trails and pretty much off the main roads. Could be low-pressure and a lot of fun.
Jared's route of taking the IPP to the Great Western and then back onto the Elgin spur of the IPP is probably the fastest and easiest route. But another option is to pick up the Salt Creek Trail from 26th and 1st Ave in North Riverside. That connects with the Great Western and IPP trails in Villa Park. It's the more scenic route but does add some mileage.
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