The trail has great scenery and offers some nice places to take a break overlooking the lake. Often wildlife are on the trail towards the dusk or early dawn. Anytime of the season this is a popular and active trail. My husband and I rode this trail August 27th, starting about 6 pm. The air temp had dropped, which could account for the heavy use of the trail. The only moments we were alone on the trail was approximately after pm.
There were cyclists, skateboarders, skaters, and walkers on the trail. About a third of the cyclists were racers in training. I have to say that the majority of them were polite and issued the required warning as they past us at 20 mph.
This is not true at all paved trails. I hope this is common at Busse Woods. We had not been in Busse Woods in almost 30 years. Much has changed, and all to the benefit of the public. We were happy to see brick and mortar bathrooms with running water. In the 9 miles round trip that we rode, there were at least 4 such restrooms.
There is ample parking. The only drawback is a lack of benches and picnic tables for the number of people at the preserve. And we did see a cycling policeman. Great paved biking trail for beginners or those with small children. A few ups and downs but nothing severe. Many places to stop and even full plumbing washroom facilities! It's a loop so you finish where you started. It gets a bit crowded with families and inconsiderate walkers so more advanced riders seeking speed may want to stick to off-peak hours.
More advanced mountain bikers seeking thrills will probably be bored. I use this trail for biking but it has facilities for plenty of other activities like fishing, boating, picnics, etc. If you're on the trail you only have to stop to cross a main road once, other than that its pretty smooth and uninterrupted 8 mile loop which cant be said of the other forest preserves in the area.
There are lots of ponds and bridges and a good portion of the trail is under tree cover which provides some relief on those hot, sunny days that we've been seeing of-late. It does get crowded at times on weekends but you'll notice this only at the parking lots.
There are plenty of ponds for fishing and lots of spots for sunbathing if that's what you're looking for. Here is a video I made of my ride Love this trail! It's not far from the city but feels worlds away. But compared to the Chicago Lake path I usually ride; it's practically deserted. So you can keep a pretty fast pace if you like without a lot of worry. But the scenery is lovely too, for you slow pokes out there.
I've been going in the late afternoon, so I haven't spotted the elk herd yet. But I'll keep my eye out. Just one downside. Water access is limited to the occasional bathroom sink. Busse woods is awesome for a fun easy family ride. Park on the north side of Higgins, near route Bike traffic moves at an easy pace.
The elk herd on the east side are a good place for a rest stop. Pretty cool. I'm new to trail biking but this trail was fantastic! Beautiful nature, and generally a pretty flat trail making it easy for most people. Trail tracker calculated 7. Lots of places to stop and rest, use the restroom, get water and not a whole lot of car traffic to worry about.
Overall I will be frequenting this trail often! A great trail to ride with friends or family that aren't training for the Tour de France. Kinda crowded on weekends in the summer and alot of cross traffic. The crossing at Higgins and 53 sometimes takes a while. Great scenery- the elk, the lake, the bridge. On the south end of the trail is a spur that will take you out to Salt Creek.
If you are looking to extend your ride Watch for the arrows. Log in Register. Search trails Close. Register Now. Busse Woods Trail Facts. States: Illinois. Trail surfaces: Asphalt. Quick Links:. Submit Photo. Submit Review. Submitted by maribeth. Submitted by patrycja. At the start of the Busse Forest trail. A gorgeous day to ride at the Busse Forest trail! As good as it gets. The largest pond, Busse Lake, is great for canoeing, kayaking and small sail boats. The trail bridges are popular fishing spots.
One of the water retention ponds along the trail. Trail bridge over Salt Creek. The trail is well marked with trail blazes, mile markers and maps. Much of the trail passes through forest. There are restroom facilities available every two miles or so along the trail. Yes, there really are elk in Elk Grove.
The resident elk herd lives in a very large enclosure that is easily viewed from the trail. Check out the trail maps listed above to find on-street or bikeway access points. Busse Lake Boating Center boat rentals are available Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm on a first come, first served basis.
Boat rentals are open through October Please call to confirm rentals are available. Masks are required in the boating center area. The rental season is weather dependent, but generally lasts from early April through late October.
Please call before visiting to confirm rentals are available. Guided tours and lessons may be available during certain times. Call ahead to confirm availability and pricing. Regulations: Must be 18 or older with government issued-ID to fill out a rental waiver. No more than three adults per row boat or fishing boat. Minimum age and weight: 3 years, 35 lbs. Properly-fitted life vest must be worn by every paddler for duration of rental period.
No alcohol or glass bottles. Busse Lake Boating Center features two trailered boat launches for canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and boats with electric trolling motors.
Busse Lake Boating Center features an accessible canoe landing for canoes and kayaks. At acres, Busse Reservoir is one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County. The chain of several connected pools was created in when natural waterways were dammed and the area was dug out. Six fishing walls are available at portions of the over 20 miles of shoreline, including three accessible fishing areas.
The 3,acre Ned Brown Preserve—popularly known as Busse Woods—is one of the largest and most diverse locations in the Forest Preserves. The site includes ancient upland forests, one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County, nearly 13 miles of paved trail, an elk pasture and much more—making it one of the best-used natural areas in Illinois. Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as Busse Woods, is a 3,acre property in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. National, regional and local performers take the stage at the Effingham Performance Center!
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