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Clark Street Beach – View of Downtown Chicago loop from Dempster

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Clark Street Beach – View of Downtown Chicago loop from Dempster

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5.0

(2082)

11,772

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Clark Street Beach – View of Downtown Chicago loop from Dempster

02:06

8.25km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.69 km

Clark Street Beach

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Clark Street Beach is one of Evanston's most popular beaches, located just east of downtown and near the campus of Northwestern University. The beach is wide, clean, and has clear …

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1.98 km

Northwestern University Sailing Center

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Suspected sailing center for nearby university

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2.09 km

View of Chicago from Northwestern

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Great view from elevation

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2.34 km

Graffiti on the rocks along the Lake Michigan shoreline

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Street art on the rocks. Quite recent, as 2024 is also on it

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2.44 km

Lakefill point

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The southernmost spot on the Lakefill peninsula offers expansive views of Lake Michigan and the shoreline back towards Chicago. There's a paved path that circles around the entire peninsula.

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3.59 km

Northwestern Beach

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Also known as Northwestern Beach or Lincoln Street Beach, this patch of sand is managed by Northwestern University. Access is free if you have an Evanston Beach Pass or are …

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4.44 km

View of Downtown Chicago

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A different view, but definitely worth it

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5.99 km

Dog Beach

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If you've ever wanted to take your dog to an off-leash beach, this is the place! It's open 6am to 11pm daily, as weather permits, and certain vaccination and licensing …

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8.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

483 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

2.41 km

943 m

Elevation

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Clark Street Beach – View of Downtown Chicago loop from Dempster

Clark Street Beach

Northwestern University Sailing Center

View of Chicago from Northwestern

Graffiti on the rocks along the Lake Michigan shoreline

Lakefill point

Northwestern Beach

View of Downtown Chicago

Dog Beach

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