Indian Road Woods – Edgebrook Woods loop from Edison Park

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Indian Road Woods – Edgebrook Woods loop from Edison Park

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Indian Road Woods – Edgebrook Woods loop from Edison Park

01:52

32.5km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.23 km for 80 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.65 km

North Branch Bicycle Trail

Highlight • Trail

This area is known for its natural expanses, offering an ideal habitat for diverse wildlife. It forms part of the extensive 20-mile North Branch Trail System, which is popular for hiking, running, and biking.

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3.73 km

Bunker North Flatwoods

Highlight • Forest

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6.01 km

Sidney Yates Flatwoods

Forest

8.05 km

Indian Road Woods

Highlight • Forest

These woods hold a grove of bur oaks along the North Branch of the Chicago River. During the spring, keep your eyes out for blooming wild hyacinth.

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8.68 km

Pond at Forest Glen Woods Preserve

Highlight • Lake

The Forest Glen Woods Preserve property is frequently flooded and serves as an important riparian environment. There are a few trails that pass through the property, and most visitors are …

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16.1 km

Skokie Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Skokie Valley Trail, a 4.5-mile route commencing at Dempster–Skokie station on the CTA’s Yellow Line and concluding at Bryn Mawr Avenue. This trail, deemed an easy path, spans through …

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25.2 km

Edgebrook Woods

Highlight • Forest

Turn off of the main road to find Edgebrook Woods, a lovely area of woodland with tracks running through it that are suitable for cycling and walking. It also makes a good spot to take a break from riding.

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27.8 km

Caldwell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Caldwell Woods, situated on Chicago's northwest side, offers diverse recreational features including picnic groves, activity spaces, a warming shelter, sledding hill, and access to the well-loved North Branch Trail. Despite …

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32.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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