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North Branch Trail – Skokie Lagoons loop from Dee Road

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North Branch Trail – Skokie Lagoons loop from Dee Road

Moderate

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(8918)

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North Branch Trail – Skokie Lagoons loop from Dee Road

02:33

43.7km

70m

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: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 km

North Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail system provides a choice between paved and unpaved trails, offering over 20 miles winding through various preserves and along the North Branch Chicago River.

Tip by

14.6 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

16.3 km

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 preserves. The Watersmeet Woods is one of those natural preserves that the trails pass through.

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18.6 km

Hibbard Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

21.6 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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22.2 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 you run along its shores on the North Branch Black Paved Trail.

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24.9 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

25.3 km

Skokie Lagoon #1

Lake

28.1 km

North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful unpaved trail that is uninterrupted and even has separate bridge and tunnel crossings.

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32.0 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 links into the North Branch Trail. Keep an eye out for spring wildflowers, butterflies, and birds.

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35.1 km

Linne Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Linne Woods Preserve is a nature preserve in Morton Grove, Illinois. A number of trails pass through the property, which is centered around the wetland and forest ecosystems created by the North Branch of the Chicago River that runs through the heart of the preserve.

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

11.2 km

4.88 km

3.21 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

9.46 km

4.96 km

1.77 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 26 August

30°C

21°C

40 %

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North Branch Trail – Skokie Lagoons loop from Dee Road

North Branch Trail

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Skokie Lagoon 4

Skokie Lagoon 3

Skokie Lagoons

North Branch Yellow Unpaved Trail

Harms Woods Preserve

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