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United States
Illinois
Cook County
Morton Grove

North Branch Black Paved Trail – North Branch Trail loop from Morton Grove

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Cook County
Morton Grove

North Branch Black Paved Trail – North Branch Trail loop from Morton Grove

Hard

4.6

(6049)

12,531

riders

North Branch Black Paved Trail – North Branch Trail loop from Morton Grove

06:26

91.3km

180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 15, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.9 km for 294 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 22.3 km for 339 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 22.8 km for 604 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 23.8 km for 59 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

Allison Woods

Forest

2

33.3 km

Des Plaines River Trail – Half Day Forest Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Des Plaines River Trail stretches over 56 miles along the Des Plaines River, offering a scenic natural escape through Lake and Cook Counties, just outside Chicago. This multi-use trail …

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3

38.7 km

Des Plaines River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Des Plaines River Trail is a popular 2 mile popular gravel trail located near Mettawa, Illinois, that runs largely along the water. It is popular with cyclists, walkers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider.

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4

74.3 km

North Branch Black Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a paved 21.3 mi (34 km) trail from Highland Park to Chicago. It's shared use so look out for other pedestrians and watch your speed. Enjoy the smooth, traffic-free riding!

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5

76.0 km

Skokie Lagoon 5

Highlight • Lake

Nestled within the north and central sections of Skokie Lagoons, this lagoon is encircled by trails from the North Branch Trail System, providing cyclists with a tranquil and picturesque route. …

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6

77.7 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.

Tip by

78.9 km

Skokie Lagoons South

Nature Reserve

8

79.8 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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82.8 km

Watersmeet Woods

Forest

84.5 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

11

86.4 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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12

87.6 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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B

91.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

19.4 km

14.3 km

5.16 km

3.18 km

321 m

287 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

33.4 km

19.7 km

2.40 km

545 m

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