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Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Glenview

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Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Glenview

Moderate

4.7

(8918)

8,919

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Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Glenview

02:12

38.5km

60m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.19 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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8.60 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.

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9.88 km

Skokie Lagoon 3

Highlight • Lake

Skokie Lagoon #3 is one of seven lagoons within Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve. Combined, the lagoons total over 190 acres. This lagoon provides a great opportunity for spotting wildlife as …

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11.8 km

Erickson Woods

Highlight • Trail

This park provides seven miles of shaded paved trails throughout the Skokie Lagoons. The views of the lush trees and blue waters create a peaceful setting for a run.

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15.7 km

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Highlight • Forest

If you are running along the North Branch Red Paved Trail or the dirt horse trail that follows the Skokie River, you'll pass through a bunch of different parks and …

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17.4 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

19.3 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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20.5 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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25.1 km

North Branch Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Branch Red Trail is an absolute blast. The perfect mix of gravel and paved, mostly in the shade of the woods.

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26.8 km

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Nature Reserve

38.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

3.95 km

1.13 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

5.58 km

724 m

626 m

293 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Glenview

Skokie Lagoons

North Branch Trail

Skokie Lagoon 3

Erickson Woods

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Harms Woods Preserve

North Branch Trail

North Branch Red Paved Trail

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