The Great Western Bike Trail

DeKalb/Sycamore, IL

The Great Western Bike Trail

The Great Western Trail is a favorite among bicyclists, joggers, hikers, and snowmobilers. This limestone-surfaced trail spans 17 miles, beginning in DeKalb, Illlinois, at Lions Park and extending through Kane and DuPage counties, nearly reaching Chicago. Starting at the Sycamore Forest Preserve trailhead, the trail covers 4 miles in DeKalb County and 14 miles into Kane County. Along the route, visitors can explore some of the county’s best original prairie remnants, which have been used as seed sources for prairie restoration projects. Thanks to the Great Western Trail Extension project, the trail now connects to the City of Sycamore and Sycamore Park District parks and trails, offering an expansive network for outdoor recreation.

 

 

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