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Deer in Watersmeet Woods – Blue Star Memorial Woods loop from Loyola Academy

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Running trails & routes
United States
Illinois
Cook County
Wilmette

Deer in Watersmeet Woods – Blue Star Memorial Woods loop from Loyola Academy

Moderate

4.7

(1357)

8,206

runners

Deer in Watersmeet Woods – Blue Star Memorial Woods loop from Loyola Academy

01:27

14.0km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

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Bus stop

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1

2.57 km

Watersmeet Woods

Highlight • Forest

Situated where the east and middle forks of the Chicago River merge, Watersmeet Woods earns its name from this distinctive convergence. The varied collection of trees, shrubs, sedges, grasses, and …

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3.65 km

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Nature Reserve

3

5.25 km

Hibbard Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This forested area sits just south of the Skokie Lagoons, with the North Branch Paved Yellow Trail running alongside the Skokie River. It’s a great place to ride with a …

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4

8.48 km

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Highlight • Forest

If you are running along the North Branch Red Paved Trail or the dirt horse trail that follows the Skokie River, you'll pass through a bunch of different parks and …

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5

10.1 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods

Highlight • Forest

Discover the historical tapestry of Blue Star Memorial Woods, a site with a rich past. Amidst the enchanting oak woodland community at its core, remnants of its diverse history unfold, …

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6

12.0 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods

Highlight • Forest

Discover the historical tapestry of Blue Star Memorial Woods, a site with a rich past. Amidst the enchanting oak woodland community at its core, remnants of its diverse history unfold, …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

255 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

4.53 km

2.44 km

994 m

255 m

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Tuesday 12 May

22°C

3°C

37 %

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