Near Chicago Lakefront Trail
Sunrise at Foster Beach.
Near Chicago Lakefront Trail
Uptown Chicago Park
Near Chicago Lakefront Trail
Watching the Chicago Air and Water show from the Lakefront. Near Diversey Ave looking south.
Near Chicago Lakefront Trail
View from the Chicago Lakefront Trail.

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Chicago Lakefront Trail

4.8 (13 Ratings)
A true Chicago classic. Over 18 continuous miles along Lake Michigan.
18.4
mi
Distance
27
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeLakefrontRiver/CreekSwimmingViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
18.44mi
Distance
27ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
604ft
High Point
576ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is the best way to see Chicago. The trail connects all of the major parks and attractions that are on the lakefront. There are beaches, tennis courts, museums, harbors and so many other things to do. A partial list of attractions include:Lincoln ParkGrant ParkMillenium ParkMaggie Daley ParkBurnham ParkJackson ParkOver 10 beachesField Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum of Science and IndustryShedd AquariumAdler PlanetariumLincoln Park ZooNavy PierSoldier FieldMcCormick PlaceMontrose HarborBelmont HarborDiversey HarborDuSable HarborMonroe HarborBurnham Harbor31st Street Harbor59th Street HarborJackson Park Harbor

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Contributors
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