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Fox River Trail on eTrikes – Geneva, Illinois – August 6, 2025
Introduction
We explore the scenic Fox River Trail on our electric trikes we purchased in
June 2025. For senior citizens, like us, who have balance issues riding
two-wheel bicycles, this is the perfect mode of transportation for us. Once
again, we are able to ride the bicycle trails we use to ride when we had our
two-wheel bicycles.
The Fox River Trail is a multi-use trail in Northern Illinois that is over 40
miles long. The trail accommodates bikes, hikers, runners and walkers. It runs
adjacent to the Fox River, passing through nature preserves and towns. The trail
runs through several communities from Algonquin to the north to Oswego to the
south.
On this trip we will explore the trail from Geneva traveling south to Fabyan
Forest Preserve (located north of Batavia), a round trip of about 4 miles.
It’s a pleasant day with the temperature in the low 80s. The Dew Point is at 65
which makes it comfortable being outside and a perfect day for a bike ride on
our electric trikes.
We parked at Bennet Park, which is located on the west side of Illinois 25 just
a few blocks north of Illinois route 38.
Restroom Stop
As we depart the parking lot I stop a young man walking his dog to inquire about
restrooms on the trail. Restroom locations are a top priority for us seniors
with limited bladder control! He told me there was one at Island Park which is
located on the south side of Illinois 38.
Underpass
We travel through the underpass under Illinois 38 and enter Island Park.
Island Park Stop
We stop at the picnic area in Island Park to check out the restrooms. The
restrooms were closed for remodeling. A porta potty is installed there until the
work on the restrooms is completed.
Bridges
Along the trail there are pedestrian bridges over the Fox River.
Trail Split
We arrive at a point where the trail splits. One trail runs parallel to the
river and the other trail runs parallel to Illinois 25. Eventually the two
trails merge back into one. We opt to take the trail that runs parallel to the
river.
Picnic Stop
We arrive at the Fabyan Forest Preserve where we’ll have our picnic lunch. This
forest preserve spans both sides of the Fox river. There is a parking lot at
this location with a pit toilet.
On the east side of the river there is a historic windmill. On the west side of
the river there is a picnic area with a historic lighthouse. We opted for a
picnic lunch by the lighthouse.
Bridge Crossing
We cross the pedestrian bridge to the west side of the Fox river where the
lighthouse is located and we’ll have our picnic lunch here.
Selfies
Time to take some selfies of us sitting on a park bench with our cooler between
us, just enjoying each other, and thankful we are both in good health and able
to go on these adventures.
Picnic Lunch
This location turned out to be a good choice for lunch. Wonderful scenic views
in all directions.
Return Trip
We really enjoyed our picnic lunch at the Fabyan Forest Preserve. Now it’s time
to head back to Geneva, load up the trikes and head for home. On the return trip
I’ve turned the camera around to get a different perspective of the trail ride.
End
We hope you enjoyed our tour of the Fox River Trail in Geneva. Thanks for
watching!
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