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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...

STC Live!

St. Charles •  Jun 05 – Aug 30

STC Live! promotes musical performances happening on Wednesdays and Fridays at various St. Charles restaurants and businesses.

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2024 St. Charles Fairy Walk

Downtown St. Charles •  Jun 08 – Nov 01

The 2024 Fairy Walk is a self-guided tour featuring fairy doors and houses at businesses all around St. Charles. The fairy walk will be live until…

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Great Western Freedom 4 Run & Walk

Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve •  Jul 04

The Great Western Freedom 4 Run & Walk is a 4-mile race that takes place on the Great Western Trail in Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve on…

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