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Arie Crown Forest Trail System
Click on the map above to download an Adobe Acrobat PDF of the Arie Crown Forest Trail System Map. ("ac_trailmap.pdf" - 937K)
The Arie Crown Trail System 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 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.
Trail Rules
All Trails:
- Trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
- Motor vehicles prohibited.
- RIDE/WALK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRAIL.
- Give warning before passing other trail users.
- Obey all stop signs.
- Speed training or racing is NOT PERMITTED. Violators will be ticketed.
- Keep dogs leashed and in control.
- Please do not litter. Pack out more than you pack in.
- Helmets are required for all bicycle riders 14 years and younger (effective Jan. 1, 2005).
- In case of an emergency - call 911.
Paved Trails:
- Stay in your own lane.
- WALK all bicycles down overpasses where designated.
Unpaved Trails:
- Bicyclists and equestrians must stay on the designated trail.
- No off-trail riding.
- Bicyclists must yield to hikers and equestrians.
- Hikers must yield to equestrians.
- Do not use trails when muddy.
Trail Signage:
New Trail System Markers
Click here to view the new trail signs that are found on the trail systems. ("FPDtrail_signage.pdf" - 730K)
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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