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Busse Woods Bicycle Trail
Click on the map above for an enlarged view of the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail Map, or click here to download an Adobe Acrobat PDF.
The Busse Woods Bicycle Trail is located throughout the Ned Brown Preserve in northwestern Cook County, Illinois. This Class I bicycle trail is currently 11.2 miles long and winds through the meadows and forests around Busse Lake.
This trail is not well suited for area residents, but ideal for those riders wishing to drive to the area. You can stop at one of the convenient parking areas then unload your bicycle and ride the winding trail through the preserve. These parking areas as well as the trail are shown on the map.
The Ned Brown Preserve is a 3700 acre holding located in northwestern Cook County. This preserve, also known as Busse Woods, surrounds Busse Lake, a 590 acre lake that serves as the focal point of the area. The bicycle trail winds through the forests and meadows around Busse Lake providing access to many of the preserves unique features. You can ride through a mature forest past a herd of elk, then head for the lake to watch the sailboats for awhile. If you have your gear along, try catching a northern pike at one of the six fishing walls. There are many opportunities waiting for you, so plan a time today to ride the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail.
Rules of the Trail
BICYCLE USERS:
- Ride single file, keeping to the right of the trail.
- Stay in your own lane.
- Give warning before passing other trail users.
- Obey all stop signs.
- WALK all bicycles down overpasses where designated.
NO SPEED OR RACING PERMITTED
Violaters 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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