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oliviakellis
December 11, 2024
Cycling
Stretching from Dan Ryan Woods south to Whistler Woods, the Major Taylor Trail offers a diverse route with paved, off-street, and on-street segments managed by the Chicago Park District. Named after Marshall "Major" Taylor, an African-American bicycle racer and civil rights advocate, the trail pays homage to Taylor's exceptional career.
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Distance 1.23 km
Uphill 0 m
Downhill 0 m