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Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

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Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

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Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

01:46

29.1km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 131 m

After 28.9 km for 306 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

15.1 km

Openlands Lakeshore Preserve

Nature Reserve

2

16.6 km

Fort Sheridan Pond

Highlight • Lake

You get a lovely view of the Fort Sheridan Pond and the woodland surrounding it. With such a lovely view directly from the relatively quiet road, this is a lovely spot to pass by on your cycle.

Tip by

3

17.7 km

Mounted Soldier Statue at Fort Sheridan

Highlight • Monument

4

18.0 km

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

Highlight • Monument

The statue captures Sheridan astride his mount "Rienzi," inspiring his troops during the pivotal Battle of Five Forks in April 1865, a symbol of his leadership and victory. Visit Fort Sheridan to admire this iconic sculpture, commemorating a key figure in American history.

Tip by

B

29.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

2.80 km

909 m

352 m

208 m

179 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

10.4 km

323 m

109 m

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