Clark Street Beach – Dog Beach loop from Dempster

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Clark Street Beach – Dog Beach loop from Dempster

Moderate

5.0

(2082)

11,772

hikers

Clark Street Beach – Dog Beach loop from Dempster

02:06

8.25km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.69 km

Clark Street Beach

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Clark Street Beach is one of Evanston's most popular beaches, located just east of downtown and near the campus of Northwestern University. The beach is wide, clean, and has clear …

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1.98 km

Northwestern University Sailing Center

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Suspected sailing center for nearby university

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2.09 km

View of Chicago from Northwestern

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Great view from elevation

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2.34 km

Graffiti on the rocks along the Lake Michigan shoreline

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Street art on the rocks. Quite recent, as 2024 is also on it

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2.45 km

Lakefill point

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The southernmost spot on the Lakefill peninsula offers expansive views of Lake Michigan and the shoreline back towards Chicago. There's a paved path that circles around the entire peninsula.

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3.59 km

Northwestern Beach

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Also known as Northwestern Beach or Lincoln Street Beach, this patch of sand is managed by Northwestern University. Access is free if you have an Evanston Beach Pass or are …

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4.44 km

View of Downtown Chicago

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A different view, but definitely worth it

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5.99 km

Dog Beach

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If you've ever wanted to take your dog to an off-leash beach, this is the place! It's open 6am to 11pm daily, as weather permits, and certain vaccination and licensing …

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8.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

483 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.90 km

603 m