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United States
Illinois
Lake County
Highwood

Small Lake – Skokie Valley Bikeway loop from Fort Sheridan

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Illinois
Lake County
Highwood

Small Lake – Skokie Valley Bikeway loop from Fort Sheridan

Moderate

4.9

(7627)

8,059

riders

Small Lake – Skokie Valley Bikeway loop from Fort Sheridan

02:31

43.2km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.6 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.2 km

Small Lake

Highlight • Lake

2

16.0 km

Skokie Valley Bikeway

Highlight • Cycleway

3

17.9 km

Northcroft Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Northcroft Park is a 30-acre beautifully maintained park that offers a large pavilion, playground equipment, tennis courts, soccer fields, and restrooms.

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4

22.1 km

5

22.3 km

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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33.7 km

Ravine Park

Nature Reserve

7

34.4 km

Sunrise Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

43.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

9.63 km

2.44 km

806 m

195 m

187 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

18.8 km

508 m

135 m

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