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North Branch Trail – Harms Woods Preserve loop from Golf

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North Branch Trail – Harms Woods Preserve loop from Golf

Hard

4.7

(7322)

12,662

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North Branch Trail – Harms Woods Preserve loop from Golf

01:41

16.3km

20m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Harms Flatwoods Nature Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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345 m

North Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail system provides a choice between paved and unpaved trails, offering over 20 miles winding through various preserves and along the North Branch Chicago River.

Tip by

2.70 km

Linne Woods Preserve is a nature preserve in Morton Grove, Illinois. A number of trails pass through the property, which is centered around the wetland and forest ecosystems created by the North Branch of the Chicago River that runs through the heart of the preserve.

Tip by

4.04 km

Linne Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Tip by

6.27 km

Harms Woods Preserves

Highlight • Forest

Hiking, running, and biking are popular activities in this area, with the well-known North Branch Trail running through and providing both paved and unpaved trails to enjoy. The North Branch of the Chicago River also flows through the area, offering scenic water views.

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6.47 km

Harms Woods Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This nature preserve has been the subject of years of dedicated restoration efforts. On this side of the river, it's full of unpaved trails great for walking and running, and links into the North Branch Trail. Keep an eye out for spring wildflowers, butterflies, and birds.

Tip by

8.50 km

Blue Star Memorial Woods

Highlight • Forest

Discover the historical tapestry of Blue Star Memorial Woods, a site with a rich past. Amidst the enchanting oak woodland community at its core, remnants of its diverse history unfold, including traces of a Prisoner of War Camp and a CCC Camp. Bunkers scattered throughout bear witness to the site's multifaceted journey, while carefully planted trees, like Catalpa and Scotch Pine, add a touch of curated charm to this captivating natural space.

Tip by

10.5 km

Northfield Park District

Nature Reserve

11.0 km

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Highlight • Forest

If you are running along the North Branch Red Paved Trail or the dirt horse trail that follows the Skokie River, you'll pass through a bunch of different parks and preserves. The Watersmeet Woods is one of those natural preserves that the trails pass through.

Tip by

14.3 km

Harms Woods East

Highlight • Forest

Tip by

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

2.79 km

444 m

123 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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North Branch Trail – Harms Woods Preserve loop from Golf

North Branch Trail

Linne Woods Preserve

Linne Woods Preserve

Harms Woods Preserves

Harms Woods Preserve

Blue Star Memorial Woods

Deer in Watersmeet Woods

Harms Woods East

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