Take A Scenic Ride Along These 9 Stunning Illinois Bike Paths
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Amanda Glandon
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Once warmer weather begins to arrive, we Illinoisans are ready to get outside and visit our many parks, preserves, and other outdoor attractions. For some, enjoying the great outdoors means hopping on a bike! It’s wonderful exercise and an incredible way to experience the natural beauty that our state has to offer. Here are some of the bike trails you should check out:
Enjoy the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve by bike on this beautiful trail. Ride the full 3.3 miles for a leisurely, enjoyable experience.
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This 55.6 mile trail is expansive, but you can choose to ride as much (or little) as you want! It's an interesting route filled with bridges, ghost towns, and more.
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Ride through forests, prairie land, and over Sugar Creek Bridge on this path. Beginner bike riders appreciate the nearly completely flat terrain and gorgeous scenery.
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This lengthy trail is over 14 miles long, but it's worth every pedal! Start in Freeport and head to the border of Wisconsin, and you'll pass tons of gorgeous scenery along the way.
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This paved trail is great for riders of all skill levels. The path goes right over the Carlyle Lake Dam - an experience you shouldn't miss!
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Poplar Creek Trail might be located in Cook County, but you'd never know it's so close to Chicago! The 9.5 mile loop takes riders through Poplar Creek Forest Preserve.
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This trail is broken into two parts: the more urban paved southern path and the northern route, which takes you through small towns. The scenery changes many times throughout the ride, so you'll remain interested and excited the whole time!
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Rend Lake is one of the natural wonders of southern Illinois, making this bike path a popular destination. Gear up to ride over 20 miles or make a plan for a shorter trip - either way, it'll be beautiful!
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This 4.5 mile trail is full of natural beauty. It's built on an old railroad line, and you can enjoy limestone bluffs and wetlands along the way.
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More information and directions here.
Where is your favorite place to bike in Illinois? Tell us about it in the comments.
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