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Gilson Beach – Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Hubbard Woods

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Cook County
Winnetka

Gilson Beach – Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Hubbard Woods

Easy

4.9

(3638)

15,522

riders

Gilson Beach – Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Hubbard Woods

01:18

21.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.5 km for 183 m

After 11.8 km for 207 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.03 km

Gilson Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a wonderful beach at Wilmette. You can spot migratory birds as they fly over Lake Michigan. It's a very diverse area for nature – sandy shore, dunes, parkland …

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7.81 km

Baháʼí House of Worship Wilmette

Highlight • Religious Site

Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette
This is one of eight continental Bahá’í temples worldwide and serves as a spiritual center for all of North America.
• The temple is …

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11.9 km

Lighthouse Beach

Highlight • Beach

This pretty beach on the shores of Lake Michigan is named for the nearby Grosse Point lighthouse. The beach is generally open from late May through mid August, and offers …

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4

12.1 km

Grosse Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in the 1870s after a handful of naval disasters. The lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places and is cool to run by on the paved paths on the property.

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5

20.9 km

Hubbard Woods Park is a nice, small green space along the Green Bay Trail. It is a good place to stop for a quick break on a bench in the park.

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21.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

7.08 km

3.29 km

594 m

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

5.74 km

992 m

466 m

369 m

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