Skokie Lagoons – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from California

Skokie Lagoons – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from California

Moderate

4.7

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18,536

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Skokie Lagoons – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from California

03:00

75.7km

130m

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: November 4, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.7 km for 80 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.0 km

Sidney Yates Flatwoods

Forest

13.2 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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23.3 km

Harms Woods Preserves

Nature Reserve

26.8 km

Watersmeet Woods

Forest

29.8 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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30.7 km

Skokie Lagoons South

Nature Reserve

31.3 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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32.1 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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41.7 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.
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59.0 km

Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre park along Lake Michigan and is Chicago's largest public park. The park offers several recreational facilities such as baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, …

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63.6 km

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Highlight • Trail

Really nice bike path along the shore of the lake - well laid out and maintained and with great views on the city as well. Watch out for pedestrians a bit.

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74.1 km

MINOX Sculpture and Mural at Bloomingdale Trail Entrance

Highlight • Monument

There a cute lil park & a gorgeous graffiti at the North Milwaukee Avenue entrance to the 606/Bloomingdale Trail. Stop back, take a breath, snap some photographs and enjoy the ride :)

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