Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Fort Sheridan

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Fort Sheridan

Moderate

4.9

(5331)

10,952

riders

Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Fort Sheridan

03:21

53.8km

100m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Harms Flatwoods Nature Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.30 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, …

Tip by

12.8 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.

Tip by

19.7 km

Hibbard Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

23.8 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

28.1 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 …

Tip by

31.6 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 …

Tip by

34.6 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 …

Tip by

35.6 km

Erickson Woods

Highlight • Trail

Erickson Woods welcomes visitors with convenient amenities, such as picnic shelters and parking, providing access to the well-frequented trail system at Skokie Lagoons. The extensive network of over seven miles …

Tip by

36.0 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.

Tip by

37.3 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 …

Tip by

41.0 km

Skokie Lagoon #7

Lake

53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

6.90 km

5.02 km

2.72 km

1.05 km

324 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

11.5 km

8.78 km

3.18 km

444 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Saturday 9 May

21°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.9

438

Lakefront Trail

02:24h

42.3km

70m

Moderate

4.9

125

North Branch Trail

02:09h

38.2km

40m

Easy

4.5

121

Busse Woods Red Loop Trail

00:54h

15.5km

30m

Hard

3.0

North Branch Trail and Botanic Garden Loop

05:22h

93.3km

130m

Moderate

4.8

Des Plaines River Trail

02:28h

27.7km

40m

Moderate

4.5

Millennium Trail Loop

02:46h

46.5km

150m

Hard

4.0

Des Plaines River Trail

06:27h

78.9km

140m

Hard

Des Plaines River Trail and North Branch Trail Loop

05:06h

78.3km

150m

Easy

4.0

Valley Line and North Shore Channel Trail Loop

01:08h

20.0km

20m

Hard

5.0

Des Plaines River Trail and Robert McClory Bike Path Loop

05:06h

69.4km

140m

Moderate

Des Plaines River, Prairie Crossing, and Millennium Trail Loop

03:32h

51.9km

150m

Moderate

North Branch Trail Loop

02:34h

45.0km

80m

Skokie Lagoons – North Branch Trail loop from Fort Sheridan

Green Bay Trail

Green Bay Trail

Harms Woods Preserve

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Skokie Lagoons

Erickson Woods

North Branch Trail

Skokie Lagoon 3

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️