Skokie Lagoons – Skokie Lagoon No. 3 loop from Golf

Skokie Lagoons – Skokie Lagoon No. 3 loop from Golf

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Skokie Lagoons – Skokie Lagoon No. 3 loop from Golf

03:14

74.3km

210m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 297 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.42 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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5.94 km

Watersmeet Woods

Nature Reserve

8.95 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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9.80 km

The southern portion of Skokie Lagoons is where the North Branch Paved Red Trail runs through a shaded area alongside the Skokie River West Ditch—a refreshing and less busy stretch to ride near the lagoons.

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10.4 km

North Branch Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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11.2 km

Skokie Lagoon No. 3

Highlight • Lake

Skokie Lagoons are a series of lagoons in this nature preserve managed by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Though bordered by roads, it's a nice little nature escape …

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13.0 km

Skokie Lagoon #5

Highlight • Lake

This lagoon sits in the north and central areas of Skokie Lagoons and is across from the Skokie Country Club.

Entering on Forest Way Drive, trails that are part of …

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17.4 km

Founders Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Founders Park is a small, urban park in Glencoe. It has ball fields, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms.

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27.6 km

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

50.6 km

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

Highlight • Monument

The statue captures Sheridan astride his mount "Rienzi," inspiring his troops during the pivotal Battle of Five Forks in April 1865, a symbol of his leadership and victory. Visit Fort …

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74.3 km

End point

Train Station

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