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Small Lake – Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

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Small Lake – Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

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(9131)

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Small Lake – Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

01:58

33.0km

110m

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: March 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.6 km for 80 m

After 32.8 km for 306 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.41 km

Small Lake

Highlight • Lake

17.7 km

Fort Sheridan Pond

Highlight • Lake

You get a lovely view of the Fort Sheridan Pond and the woodland surrounding it. With such a lovely view directly from the relatively quiet road, this is a lovely spot to pass by on your cycle.

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18.3 km

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

Highlight • Monument

The statue captures Sheridan astride his mount "Rienzi," inspiring his troops during the pivotal Battle of Five Forks in April 1865, a symbol of his leadership and victory. Visit Fort …

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

11.1 km

2.04 km

441 m

319 m

245 m

220 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

15.4 km

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 24 May

22°C

11°C

32 %

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Small Lake – Fort Sheridan Pond loop from Great Lakes

Small Lake

Fort Sheridan Pond

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

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