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Lincoln Park – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Dempster-Skokie

Lincoln Park – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Dempster-Skokie

Moderate

4.8

(1850)

13,727

riders

Lincoln Park – Lakefront Trail, Chicago loop from Dempster-Skokie

02:26

50.4km

100m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.7 km for 260 m

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Train Station

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17.5 km

Marovitz Savanna

Highlight • Natural

The Marovitz Savanna, nestled between two bird sanctuaries and lovely wooded areas near the Marovitz Golf Course, covers approximately 9.1 acres of prairie and savanna habitat within Lincoln Park. The …

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19.4 km

Lincoln Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre park along Lake Michigan and is Chicago's largest public park. The park offers several recreational facilities such as baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, …

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20.7 km

Diversey Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

The Diversey Natural Area, a three-acre haven in Lincoln Park, unfolds as a blend of native prairie, savanna, and wetland ecosystems. This transformed landscape, once prone to flooding, now features …

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24.2 km

Lakefront Trail, Chicago

Highlight • Trail

Really nice bike path along the shore of the lake - well laid out and maintained and with great views on the city as well. Watch out for pedestrians a bit.

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32.2 km

Margate Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Margate Park, a peaceful enclave on Chicago's North Side, beckons with scenic charm along Lake Michigan. Stretching seven miles from Grand Avenue to Ardmore Avenue, it stands as the city's largest public park, named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln.

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33.9 km

Ardmore Hollywood Beach (also known as Osterman Beach)

Highlight • Beach

Ardmore Hollywood Beach is the nickname given to Osterman Beach. This is a pretty big beach with multiple viewing areas and some trails passing through the Harry Osterman Dunes area.

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37.8 km

Emil Bach House

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1915, the Emil Bach House is a testament to the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright, showcasing the prairie-style elements that he was known for. It also gives a …

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