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Bike the Skokie Lagoons North Loop
Northfield, Illinois
3.0
4.5 mi
Starting at Tower Road, the path follows the bridge east to Forest Way Drive. The path mostly follows the road, and the shoreline of the lagoons up to Dundee Road, where you turn back West. Once across the bridge, you then head south on the paved trail back towards Tower Road. The Route is marked as the "Black Loop Trail" and is 4.4 miles total. Parking available on Tower Road and also at the b...
North Branch Trail: Skokie Lagoons
Winnetka, Illinois
4.56 mi
/ 157 ft gain
North Branch Trail: Skokie Lagoons is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Glencoe, Illinois.
Glenview North Branch to Skokie River
Glenview, Illinois
7.56 mi
/ 354 ft gain
Glenview North Branch to Skokie River is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenview, Illinois.
North Branch Trail
New Trier Township, Illinois
19.76 mi
/ 702 ft gain
North Branch Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Glencoe, Illinois.
North Shore Channel Trail
Evanston, Illinois
13.03 mi
/ 269 ft gain
North Shore Channel Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Skokie, Illinois.
Catch a Sunrise at The Lakefill
Evanston, Illinois
5.0
From the Northwestern University campus, head to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts to access the southern-most section of The Lakefill. If driving, parking is usually available nearby on Sheridan Road, to the southwest of The Lakefill. Once at the Ryan Center, take the pedestrian bridge on the lake side of the building to access The Lakefill. Follow the path to the right to reach the southea...
The Grove Loop
Glenview, Illinois
1.52 mi
/ 102 ft gain
The Grove Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Glenview, Illinois.
North Park Village Nature Center Loop
Chicago, Illinois
0.93 mi
/ 79 ft gain
North Park Village Nature Center in northwest Chicago is open year-round from 9am - 4pm Monday-Saturday and 9:00am-12pm on Sundays. The Nature Center is home to a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, located within the 155-acre North Park Village.
Set aside approximately 15-20 minutes for the whole loop and enjoy nature and solitude in Chicago.
West Ridge Nature Preserve
Chicago, Illinois
1.02 mi
/ 46 ft gain
West Ridge Nature Preserve is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chicago, Illinois.
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