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The best cycling routes in Cook County

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9,922

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Cycling in Cook County is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Illinois. So you can find your perfect Cook County bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

4.9

(26)

426

riders

1. Navy Pier/Rogers Park out and back — Chicago

42.3km

02:24

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(18)

262

riders

2. Lakefront/Route 66 loop — Chicago

25.1km

01:26

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(8)

175

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3. Lakefront Trail out and back— Chicago

18.3km

01:02

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(37)

123

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4. Botanic Gardens loop — Chicago

38.2km

02:09

40m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(28)

124

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5. Ned Brown Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

15.5km

00:54

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(8)

riders

6. Poplar Creek Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

18.8km

01:05

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.0

(1)

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7. North Branch Trail loop — Evanston

93.3km

05:22

130m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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8. Evanston Lighthouse via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

77.1km

04:23

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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9. Dam Number 1 Woods out and back — Des Plaines

27.7km

02:28

40m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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10. Des Plaines River Trail loop — Robinson Woods South

78.9km

06:27

140m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Cook County

1. Navy Pier/Rogers Park out and back — Chicago

2. Lakefront/Route 66 loop — Chicago

3. Lakefront Trail out and back— Chicago

4. Botanic Gardens loop — Chicago

5. Ned Brown Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

6. Poplar Creek Forest Preserve loop — Schaumburg

7. North Branch Trail loop — Evanston

8. Evanston Lighthouse via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

9. Dam Number 1 Woods out and back — Des Plaines

10. Des Plaines River Trail loop — Robinson Woods South

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