Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Lake Cook Road

Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Lake Cook Road

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Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Lake Cook Road

03:09

71.0km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10 m for 215 m

After 70.9 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.17 km

Skokie Lagoon #7

Lake

10.5 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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10.9 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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11.9 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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12.8 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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15.8 km

Watersmeet Woods

Nature Reserve

19.3 km

Harms Woods Preserves

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

Wooded two lane ride

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Minus the few hiccups along the way as the path intersects traffic, it is a pretty and relaxing roll. Surface is in good condition and room to pass slower riders is abundant

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29.5 km

Caldwell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Caldwell Woods, situated on Chicago's northwest side, offers diverse recreational features including picnic groves, activity spaces, a warming shelter, sledding hill, and access to the well-loved North Branch Trail. Despite …

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30.6 km

Sidney Yates Flatwoods

Forest

47.6 km

North Shore Channel Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a multi-use trail along the North Shore Channel canal. You start at Lincoln Square and finish in Evanston. Don't miss the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park en route which has more than 60 huge sculptures.

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