Deer in Watersmeet Woods – Harms Woods East loop from Loyola Academy

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Deer in Watersmeet Woods – Harms Woods East loop from Loyola Academy

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Deer in Watersmeet Woods – Harms Woods East loop from Loyola Academy

01:25

13.8km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.30 km

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Nature Reserve

2.03 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 …

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3.96 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, …

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6.99 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 …

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8.61 km

Harms Woods East

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 …

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11.7 km

Watersmeet Woods

Highlight • Forest

Situated where the east and middle forks of the Chicago River merge, Watersmeet Woods earns its name from this distinctive convergence. The varied collection of trees, shrubs, sedges, grasses, and …

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.59 km

4.50 km