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Grosse Point Lighthouse – Green Bay Trail loop from Lake Forest

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Grosse Point Lighthouse – Green Bay Trail loop from Lake Forest

Moderate

2.8

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Grosse Point Lighthouse – Green Bay Trail loop from Lake Forest

03:59

66.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.5 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.93 km

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

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Gilson Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a wonderful beach at Wilmette. You can spot migratory birds as they fly over Lake Michigan. It's a very diverse area for nature – sandy shore, dunes, parkland …

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27.8 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.
• The temple is …

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31.3 km

Lakefill point

Highlight • Viewpoint

The southernmost spot on the Lakefill peninsula offers expansive views of Lake Michigan and the shoreline back towards Chicago. There's a paved path that circles around the entire peninsula.

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32.3 km

Dog Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you've ever wanted to take your dog to an off-leash beach, this is the place! It's open 6am to 11pm daily, as weather permits, and certain vaccination and licensing …

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39.1 km

Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in the 1870s after a handful of naval disasters. The lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places and is cool to run by on the paved paths on the property.

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49.0 km

Green Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This easy multi-use trail makes its way through a number of neighborhoods and parks. It's a great place to escape to for a relaxing ride.

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55.2 km

Green Bay Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Explore the picturesque Green Bay Trail, a delightful 9-mile route paralleling Chicago's Metra commuter rail line north of the city. Winding through North Shore towns like Kenilworth, Winnetka, Highland Park, …

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66.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

19.2 km

4.22 km

3.44 km

2.23 km

320 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

19.2 km

4.69 km

1.64 km

369 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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Grosse Point Lighthouse – Green Bay Trail loop from Lake Forest

Gilson Beach

Baháʼí House of Worship Wilmette

Lakefill point

Dog Beach