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Circle Gardens – Botanical Garden loop from Highland Park

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Lake County

Highland Park

Circle Gardens – Botanical Garden loop from Highland Park

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Circle Gardens – Botanical Garden loop from Highland Park

01:46

6.96km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.03 km

Chicago Botanic Gardens

Highlight • Natural

The Chicago Botanic Garden has many fascinating plants for you to discover. Situated on the nine islands Cook County Forest Preserves, you can wander through 28 diverse gardens and natural …

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2.75 km

Circle Gardens, marked by its circular boundary, unveils a central dancing fountain surrounded by intimate secret gardens. A promenade beckons for leisurely strolls, offering close-up perspectives of innovative plant combinations. …

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2.85 km

Chicago Botanic Garden

Highlight • Natural

You can bike in, and bike out, but you cannot bike inside. Bike bags would need to be left outside with ample bike parking, or carried inside with you. Saw …

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3.43 km

Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

The botanical garden consists of different areas, such as the Japanese garden, the prairie, the kitchen garden. everything beautifully laid out and maintained. The highlight is certainly the area with …

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3.79 km

Japanese Gardens

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese Garden within the Chicago Botanic Garden is a nuanced expression of Japanese reverence for nature and the passage of time. Spanning 17 acres with three …

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6.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

1.09 km

580 m

416 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

1.49 km

632 m

215 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

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Comments

April 14, 2025,Chicago Botanic Gardens

Even though it is still a little early in the season, the botanic gardens are still a stunning place for a walk. Gardens in a variety of styles showcase the local plants and trees. I want to return when everything is in bloom!