Scenic Area Bike Routes

Whether you are a resident of Princeton or visiting, be sure to use try out one of these unique scenic bike routes throughout the City and County. The routes below include two tours of old county school houses and two tours of barn quilts located throughout our county. You will be sure to fall in love with these routes and the scenic views.

If you have any trouble accessing this information please contact City Hall at 815-875-2631 or email [email protected].

Annual Z Tour Bike Ride

On the third Saturday of July, the community welcomes over 700 cycling enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to ride in the annual Z Tour Bike Ride. Each year, five different routes of varying length and level of difficulty are available for this one day ride. Proceeds generated from the the event are directed towards the Zearing Child Enrichment Center, a not-for-profit early childhood education center that has severed the area since 1974.