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Edgebrook Woods – Indian Road Woods loop from Lincolnwood

Edgebrook Woods – Indian Road Woods loop from Lincolnwood

Easy

2.6

(23)

riders

Edgebrook Woods – Indian Road Woods loop from Lincolnwood

00:39

16.3km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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892 m

Skokie Valley Trailhead (South)

Highlight • Trail

Explore the southern gateway of the Skokie Valley Trail at Bryn Mawr Avenue. Serving as the conclusion point for the trail, this trailhead marks the end of the 4.5-mile journey that begins at Dempster–Skokie station on the CTA’s Yellow Line. Future expansions are anticipated, aiming to enhance the Skokie Valley Trail and potentially extend its reach, providing even more outdoor exploration opportunities.

Tip by

1.23 km

LaBagh Woods

Highlight • Forest

With the North Branch of the Chicago River flowing through its heart, LaBagh Woods is alive with nature. You'll find woodland, wetlands, savannas and sedge meadows here that are great for bird and wildlife spotting. The North Branch Trail leads through the woods.

Tip by

3.33 km

Pond at Forest Glen Woods Preserve

Highlight • Lake

The Forest Glen Woods Preserve property is frequently flooded and serves as an important riparian environment. There are a few trails that pass through the property, and most visitors are there to view the various birds that call the river corridor home.

Tip by

4.72 km

Edgebrook Woods

Highlight • Forest

Turn off of the main road to find Edgebrook Woods, a lovely area of woodland with tracks running through it that are suitable for cycling and walking. It also makes a good spot to take a break from riding.

Tip by

7.30 km

Caldwell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Caldwell Woods, situated on Chicago's northwest side, offers diverse recreational features including picnic groves, activity spaces, a warming shelter, sledding hill, and access to the well-loved North Branch Trail. Despite its compact size, this preserve boasts rich biodiversity, encompassing flatwoods, floodplain forests, open savanna, and oak woodlands, providing visitors with a varied and enjoyable natural experience.

Tip by

8.45 km

Bunker North Flatwoods

Highlight • Forest

This area is known for its natural expanses, offering an ideal habitat for diverse wildlife. It forms part of the extensive 20-mile North Branch Trail System, which is popular for hiking, running, and biking.

Tip by

12.9 km

Indian Road Woods

Highlight • Forest

These woods hold a grove of bur oaks along the North Branch of the Chicago River. During the spring, keep your eyes out for blooming wild hyacinth.

Tip by

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

3.50 km

943 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

28°C

18°C

50 %

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Edgebrook Woods – Indian Road Woods loop from Lincolnwood

Skokie Valley Trailhead (South)

LaBagh Woods

Pond at Forest Glen Woods Preserve

Edgebrook Woods

Caldwell Woods

Bunker North Flatwoods

Indian Road Woods

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