Lincoln Park – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Paulina

Lincoln Park – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Paulina

Moderate

4.8

(1245)

11,333

riders

Lincoln Park – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Paulina

02:01

26.9km

50m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.76 km for 2.09 km

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 11.9 km for 2.08 km

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.37 km

Diversey Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

The Diversey Natural Area, a three-acre haven in Lincoln Park, unfolds as a blend of native prairie, savanna, and wetland ecosystems. This transformed landscape, once prone to flooding, now features …

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4.70 km

Lincoln Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre park along Lake Michigan and is Chicago's largest public park. The park offers several recreational facilities such as baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, …

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6.54 km

Marovitz Savanna

Highlight • Natural

The Marovitz Savanna, nestled between two bird sanctuaries and lovely wooded areas near the Marovitz Golf Course, covers approximately 9.1 acres of prairie and savanna habitat within Lincoln Park. The …

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7.13 km

Montrose Point

Highlight • Beach

Ride around the harbor, beach, bird sanctuary, or natural area of Montrose Point. There are plenty of paved trails to choose from, and the entire coastline down to the jetty …

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8.99 km

Foster Avenue Breakwater Light

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful place to stop and catch views

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10.4 km

Ardmore Hollywood Beach (also known as Osterman Beach)

Highlight • Beach

Ardmore Hollywood Beach is the nickname given to Osterman Beach. This is a pretty big beach with multiple viewing areas and some trails passing through the Harry Osterman Dunes area.

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14.7 km

Peace Garden

Highlight • Monument

Peace Garden Lincoln Park. Cute little space along the lakefront.

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20.6 km

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Highlight • Trail

Really nice bike path along the shore of the lake - well laid out and maintained and with great views on the city as well. Watch out for pedestrians a bit.

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