Name: Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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1. Addison to Osterman Beach via Lakefront Trail loop — Chicago

15.1km

03:49

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Montrose Beach – Belmont Harbor Dog Beach loop from Pine Grove

13.3km

03:23

40m

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3. Belmont Harbor Dog Beach – Lakefront Trail loop from Wellington

13.1km

03:19

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tyler Sanders

January 23, 2024

This area was originally a landfill, but over time, nature has reclaimed it. The site now features a beach, foredune, and globally rare panne habitat, contributing to the presence of various plant species in the area. Additionally, there are scenic views of Lake Michigan in this vicinity.

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November 11, 2023

Montrose Beach Dunes is a natural area located on the eastern end of Montrose Beach within Lincoln Park. The area was originally formed by landfill and has since been shaped by natural processes. In 2001, the Chicago Park District stopped grooming the area to encourage dune formation. As a result, the site now contains beach, foredune, and globally rare panne habitat, which support numerous state threatened or endangered plant species. The size of the natural area changes annually depending on lake levels. Montrose Beach Dunes is an important area for foraging, migrating, and resident shorebirds, including the federally endangered Great Lakes piping plover, which first nested at the site in 2019. In total, over 300 bird species have been recorded at Montrose Beach Dunes and the adjacent Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.

chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/lincoln-park-montrose-beach-dunes-natural-area

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States

Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area

1. Addison to Osterman Beach via Lakefront Trail loop — Chicago

2. Montrose Beach – Belmont Harbor Dog Beach loop from Pine Grove

3. Belmont Harbor Dog Beach – Lakefront Trail loop from Wellington

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