The North Shore Channel, constructed between 1907 and 1910, was originally built to flush sewage from the North Branch of the Chicago River into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Today, the Chicago Deep Tunnel handles most of the sewage. Stretching from Wilmette to the North Branch of the Chicago River in Chicago, the Channel supports fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and has become a popular rowing venue. The North Shore Channel is a walking and biking path that runs along nearly the entire length of the channel, and notable sites include the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park and the Evanston Ecology Center.

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Pretty well paved, watch for flooding after heavy rains

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1. North Shore Channel – North Branch Trail loop from Dempster-Skokie

67.1km

03:48

100m

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

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2. North Shore Channel – Directing Traffic Sculpture loop from Rockwell

23.4km

01:23

30m

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

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3. Directing Traffic Sculpture – North Shore Channel loop from Evanston Davis Street

29.5km

01:44

50m

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

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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North Shore Channel

1. North Shore Channel – North Branch Trail loop from Dempster-Skokie

2. North Shore Channel – Directing Traffic Sculpture loop from Rockwell

3. Directing Traffic Sculpture – North Shore Channel loop from Evanston Davis Street

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