Salt Creek Trail
York Woods Forest Preserve, DuPage County, IL
Point-to-point trail in York Woods Forest Preserve, DuPage County, IL. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 19.8 mi (31.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 82 ft (25 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 692 ft (211 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Trailhead: Bemis Woods-North Trail Access 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Bemis Woods-North Grove #3 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Old La Grange Road 16.1 mi (26 km) from start
- Bike repair station: Bicycle Repair Station 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Twenty-sixth Street Woods Picnic Shelter Grove 2 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from start
- Picnic area: Brookfield Woods Picnic Shelter Grove 1 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from start
- Trailhead 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Salt Creek Trail
How long is Salt Creek Trail?
Salt Creek Trail is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 82 ft (25 m) in total, up to a high point of 692 ft (211 m).
How hard is Salt Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Salt Creek Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Salt Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 9.6 mi (15.5 km), 9.7 mi (15.6 km).
Is Salt Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (72% under trees).
What can you do on Salt Creek Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Salt Creek Trail?
Shorty's, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: KD Fresh Market, 0.8 mi (1.2 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Salt Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Busse Road Trail DuPage County · Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km)
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- Church Street Path DuPage County · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Stonewort Pond Trail Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Riverbend Pond Trail Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap