Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

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Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

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Skokie Lagoon 5 – Skokie Lagoons loop from Glencoe

02:28

46.6km

90m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Train Station

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2.86 km

Skokie Lagoon #5

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This lagoon sits in the north and central areas of Skokie Lagoons and is across from the Skokie Country Club.

Entering on Forest Way Drive, trails that are part of …

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3.14 km

Skokie Lagoon 5

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Nestled within the north and central sections of Skokie Lagoons, this lagoon is encircled by trails from the North Branch Trail System, providing cyclists with a tranquil and picturesque route. …

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3.64 km

Skokie Lagoon 4

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The views of the lagoon are lovely, giving a chance to enjoy a peaceful moment away from traffic and noise of the city. There are picnic benches here if you would like to take a break.

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4.25 km

Skokie Lagoon 3

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Skokie Lagoon #3 is one of seven lagoons within Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve. Combined, the lagoons total over 190 acres. This lagoon provides a great opportunity for spotting wildlife as …

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4.65 km

Skokie Lagoon No. 3

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Skokie Lagoons are a series of lagoons in this nature preserve managed by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Though bordered by roads, it's a nice little nature escape …

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6.08 km

The southern portion of Skokie Lagoons is where the North Branch Paved Red Trail runs through a shaded area alongside the Skokie River West Ditch—a refreshing and less busy stretch to ride near the lagoons.

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10.2 km

Watersmeet Woods

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Situated where the east and middle forks of the Chicago River merge, Watersmeet Woods earns its name from this distinctive convergence. The varied collection of trees, shrubs, sedges, grasses, and …

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11.9 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods Preserve

Nature Reserve

22.6 km

Bunker North Flatwoods

Forest

23.8 km

Caldwell Preserves

Nature Reserve

40.7 km

Skokie Lagoons

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Skokie Lagoons are a beautiful lagoon system to the north of Chicago. A nature preserve, the area is rich in plant, bird and animal life, so there are plenty of …

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