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View of Downtown Chicago – Lakefill Fountains loop from Evanston

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United States
Illinois
Cook County
Evanston

View of Downtown Chicago – Lakefill Fountains loop from Evanston

Easy

2.8

(14)

27

hikers

View of Downtown Chicago – Lakefill Fountains loop from Evanston

01:07

4.42km

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: September 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.15 km for 160 m

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1.15 km

Graffiti Wall at Northwestern Beach

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View of Northwestern Beach with street art next to it

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2

1.39 km

View of Downtown Chicago

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A different view, but definitely worth it

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3

1.48 km

Painted Rocks Along the Shore

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4

2.08 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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5

2.23 km

6

2.28 km

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

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7

2.44 km

Lakefill Fountains

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The Lakefill is a man-made area of land on the east side of Northwestern University's campus in Evanston. It was created between 1962 and 1964 by reclaiming 30 acres of …

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8

3.48 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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4.42 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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15°C

57 %

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