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Fox River Trail

Downtown St. Charles, St. Charles, IL 60174

Biking

The Fox River Trail is a multi-use path in Illinois along the Fox River. Largely in Kane County, the trail connects the communities of (North to South) Algonquin, Carpentersville, Dundee, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora

32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing featuring some of the most scenic trails of the Fox River. Points of interest include Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Shoemaker Nature Center and Fabyan Forest Preserve.

What's happening nearby...

Help & Hope 5k

Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve •  May 17 @ 7AM

Come for a run that supports the Second Act Scene 2 on a mostly asphalt trail.

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Swing Into Summer Barn Dance

Primrose Farm •  May 17 @ 6PM

Put on your dancing boots - it's time to enjoy some country dancing with some Country Swing and line dancing! There will be lessons, live music…

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Everybody Rides - St. Charles

James O. Breen Community Park •  May 18

Everybody Rides is a fundraiser for Project Mobility, a local nonprofit that provides the freedom of mobility to children, adults and wounded soldiers with disabilities through…

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