Arie Crown Forest Bicycle Trail

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The Arie Crown Bicycle Trail is a class I bicycle trail located in western Cook County, Illinois. This 3.2 mile long trail, surfaced with crushed gravel, winds through the scenic Arie Crown Forest near Hodgkins. Arie Crown Forest is conveniently located on LaGrange/Mannheim Road, just north of the Stevenson Expressway (I-55).

The Arie Crown Bicycle Trail offers riders a natural setting of gently rolling hills and breathtaking beauty as it winds through the woods. Wildflowers and many other native plants adorn the trail’s edge, making it one of the more beautiful in the county.

While out riding, stop at one of the areas picnic shelters for lunch, or take a break at Sundown Meadow or Lake Ida and just sit back and relax.

Rules of the Trail

BICYCLE USERS:

1. Ride single file, keeping to the right of the trail.
   
2. Stay in your own lane.
   
3. Give warning before passing other trail users.
   
4. Obey all stop signs.
   
5. WALK all bicycles down overpasses where designated.
   

NO SPEED OR RACING PERMITTED

Violators will be ticketed.

WALKERS & JOGGERS:

Use the left side of the trail, facing on-coming bicycle traffic.

Before Planning a Special Event

Permission is required for all special events to be held on the bicycle trail involving more than 25 persons. For further information, call the FPDCC at (708) 366-9420.

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