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The best running trails in Cook County

4.7

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22,874

runners

703

runs

Running in Cook County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Cook County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

4.7

(17)

1,194

runners

1. Riverwalk East to Northerly Island via Lakefront Trail — Chicago

9.38km

00:58

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(7)

500

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2. Maggie Daley Park via Lakefront Trail — Chicago

17.7km

01:49

30m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3,227

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3. Old Town – Chicago Riverwalk loop from Van Buren Street

39.8km

04:06

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(1)

248

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4. The Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) — Chicago

9.38km

00:58

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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221

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5. Wilson to North Avenue Beach via Lakefront Trail loop — Chicago

15.7km

01:37

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

(1)

180

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6. Clark/Division to Belmont Harbor Dog Beach loop via Lakefront Trail— Chicago

11.4km

01:10

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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174

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7. North Avenue Beach to Navy Pier via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

10.6km

01:05

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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153

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8. Chicago Riverwalk trail

4.85km

00:30

10m

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

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4.9

(15)

120

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9. Busse Lake loop via Busse Forest Trail Red Paved — Elk Grove, Illinois

12.8km

01:33

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Sag Valley Forest Preserve loop via Sag Valley Yellow Unpaved Trail — Palos Park, Illinois

13.3km

01:29

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Cook County

1. Riverwalk East to Northerly Island via Lakefront Trail — Chicago

2. Maggie Daley Park via Lakefront Trail — Chicago

3. Old Town – Chicago Riverwalk loop from Van Buren Street

4. The Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) — Chicago

5. Wilson to North Avenue Beach via Lakefront Trail loop — Chicago

6. Clark/Division to Belmont Harbor Dog Beach loop via Lakefront Trail— Chicago

7. North Avenue Beach to Navy Pier via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

8. Chicago Riverwalk trail

9. Busse Lake loop via Busse Forest Trail Red Paved — Elk Grove, Illinois

10. Sag Valley Forest Preserve loop via Sag Valley Yellow Unpaved Trail — Palos Park, Illinois

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