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Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Gladstone Park

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United States
Illinois
Cook County
Chicago

Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Gladstone Park

Moderate

2.7

(19)

50

riders

Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Gladstone Park

04:25

73.3km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.20 km for 58 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.21 km

Caldwell Preserves

Nature Reserve

4.40 km

Bunker North Flatwoods

Forest

3

7.35 km

North Branch Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Branch Red Trail is an absolute blast. The perfect mix of gravel and paved, mostly in the shade of the woods.

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8.39 km

Miami Woods

Forest

5

10.7 km

Linne Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Linne Woods Preserve is a nature preserve in Morton Grove, Illinois. A number of trails pass through the property, which is centered around the wetland and forest ecosystems created by …

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6

11.9 km

North Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail system provides a choice between paved and unpaved trails, offering over 20 miles winding through various preserves and along the North Branch Chicago River.

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16.3 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

8

21.0 km

Skokie Lagoons

Highlight • Lake

Skokie Lagoons are a beautiful lagoon system to the north of Chicago. A nature preserve, the area is rich in plant, bird and animal life, so there are plenty of …

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9

22.4 km

North Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The North Branch Trail is a 20-mile paved trail that follows the North Branch of the Chicago River. The trail winds through forests and fields, so keep your eye out for wildlife, especially deer.

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26.6 km

Skokie Lagoon #7

Lake

11

52.7 km

Erickson Woods

Highlight • Trail

This park provides seven miles of shaded paved trails throughout the Skokie Lagoons. The views of the lush trees and blue waters create a peaceful setting for a run.

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12

56.6 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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13

60.2 km

Harms Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This nature preserve has been the subject of years of dedicated restoration efforts. On this side of the river, it's full of unpaved trails great for walking and running, and …

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B

73.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.1 km

6.76 km

1.25 km

992 m

902 m

350 m

Surfaces

59.3 km

6.92 km

4.90 km

1.16 km

1.06 km

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