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North Shore Channel – North Shore Channel Trail loop from Southport

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North Shore Channel – North Shore Channel Trail loop from Southport

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4.9

(3799)

17,885

riders

North Shore Channel – North Shore Channel Trail loop from Southport

01:24

30.5km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.22 km

California Park

Highlight • Rest Area

California Park, a 14.80-acre oasis, emerged as one of the six parks established by the River Park District in 1917. Nestled along the North Branch of the Chicago River, this park, named after California Avenue, symbolizes community foresight.

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2

6.66 km

River Trail Plaza

Highlight • Structure

River Trail Plaza, situated at the southern edge of Ronan Park along the North Branch of the Chicago River, boasts two benches and low concrete walls frequently utilized by skateboarders. …

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3

6.69 km

White Female Figure Statue, Ronan Park Sculpture Garden

Highlight • Monument

The Ronan Park Sculpture Park & Healing Garden is located along the River Trail Path, along the Chicago River. In September 2021, six sculptures were first installed in Ronan Park …

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4

7.76 km

North Shore Channel

Highlight • Trail

The North Shore Channel, constructed between 1907 and 1910, was originally built to flush sewage from the North Branch of the Chicago River into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. …

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5

7.81 km

North Shore Channel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Explore the 13-mile North Shore Channel Trail in Skokie, Illinois. This easy to moderate route offers opportunities for birding, road biking, running, and hiking. The trail connects seamlessly with other …

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6

13.9 km

North Shore Channel Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a multi-use trail along the North Shore Channel canal. You start at Lincoln Square and finish in Evanston. Don't miss the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park en route which has more than 60 huge sculptures.

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7

17.3 km

North Shore Channel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a multi-use trail along the North Shore Channel canal. You start at Lincoln Square and finish in Evanston. Don't miss the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park en route which has more than 60 huge sculptures.

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8

20.3 km

Directing Traffic Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

This sculpture made of highway signs was created by Chicago-based artist, Victoria Fuller.

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B

30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

2.62 km

1.16 km

184 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

12.7 km

124 m

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