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Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

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Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

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Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

02:28

46.6km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

Skokie Lagoon #5

Highlight • Lake

This lagoon sits in the north and central areas of Skokie Lagoons and is across from the Skokie Country Club.

Entering on Forest Way Drive, trails that are part of …

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3.14 km

Skokie Lagoon 5

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Nestled within the north and central sections of Skokie Lagoons, this lagoon is encircled by trails from the North Branch Trail System, providing cyclists with a tranquil and picturesque route. …

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3.64 km

Skokie Lagoon 4

Highlight • Lake

The views of the lagoon are lovely, giving a chance to enjoy a peaceful moment away from traffic and noise of the city. There are picnic benches here if you would like to take a break.

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4.25 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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4.65 km

Skokie Lagoon No. 3

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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 …

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6.08 km

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.

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10.2 km

Watersmeet Woods

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Situated where the east and middle forks of the Chicago River merge, Watersmeet Woods earns its name from this distinctive convergence. The varied collection of trees, shrubs, sedges, grasses, and …

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11.9 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

22.6 km

Bunker North Flatwoods

Forest

23.8 km

Caldwell Preserves

Nature Reserve

40.7 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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46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

15.5 km

4.93 km

3.52 km

725 m

205 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

15.6 km

6.21 km

1.56 km

773 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

28°C

18°C

45 %

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Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

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