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Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Edison Park

Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Edison Park

Moderate

3.4

(15)

riders

Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Edison Park

03:13

79.3km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.7 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.23 km

North Branch Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stretching for about 20 miles, this trail meanders along the North Branch Chicago River, providing a serene experience surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The well-maintained trail offers pleasant shade amidst lush greenery.

Tip by

5.97 km

Miami Woods

Forest

11.4 km

Harms Woods Preserves

Nature Reserve

20.0 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 open to people of all faiths and is intended as a place for prayer, meditation, and reflection, without sermons or organized worship services.
• Inside, sacred texts from various world religions are read or sung without instrumental accompaniment.
A domed prayer hall with nine entrances, nine alcoves, and nine fountains—the number nine symbolizing unity and spiritual wholeness.
• Detailed concrete cladding in a lacy style, made of Portland cement and quartz.
• Religious symbols from various faiths, such as the Christian cross, the Star of David, and the Islamic crescent, are incorporated into the exterior pillars.
• Inside the dome, the “Greatest Name” is inscribed in Arabic script, meaning “O Thou Glory of Glories.”

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.5 km

Green Bay Trail (Gravel Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Road surface tolerable, but loose gravel and roughness. Suggest 28mm or larger tires.

Tip by

41.8 km

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

59.8 km

Skokie Lagoon No. 3

Highlight • Lake

Skokie Lagoons are a series of lagoons in this nature preserve managed by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Though bordered by roads, it's a nice little nature escape with kayaking, boating, fishing, bird watching, and paddling options. The lagoons are all connected and together measure about 190 acres. The water enters from Chicago Botanic Garden through the lagoons to the Skokie River, and the low dams keep the water levels below the inner islands.

Tip by

60.3 km

North Branch Red Paved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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61.3 km

Skokie Lagoons South

Highlight • Lake

The southern portion of Skokie Lagoons is where the North Branch Paved Red Trail runs through a shaded area alongside the Skokie River West Ditch—a refreshing and less busy stretch to ride near the lagoons.

Tip by

62.1 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 opportunities to see everything from green herons to snapping turtles.

There's a great cycle trail around the lagoons – the North Branch Trail – and lots of places where you can stop for a picnic and enjoy the views.

Tip by

65.1 km

Watersmeet Woods

Forest

66.7 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods

Highlight • Forest

Discover the historical tapestry of Blue Star Memorial Woods, a site with a rich past. Amidst the enchanting oak woodland community at its core, remnants of its diverse history unfold, including traces of a Prisoner of War Camp and a CCC Camp. Bunkers scattered throughout bear witness to the site's multifaceted journey, while carefully planted trees, like Catalpa and Scotch Pine, add a touch of curated charm to this captivating natural space.

Tip by

79.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

32.7 km

1.46 km

595 m

544 m

303 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

4.18 km

538 m

431 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

26°C

14°C

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Skokie Lagoon No. 3 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Edison Park

North Branch Red Paved Trail

Baháʼí House of Worship Wilmette

Green Bay Trail (Gravel Section)

Skokie Lagoon No. 3

North Branch Red Paved Trail

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Skokie Lagoons

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