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Blue Star Memorial Woods – Shelton Park loop from Lake Cook Road

Blue Star Memorial Woods – Shelton Park loop from Lake Cook Road

Moderate

3.3

(2)

riders

Blue Star Memorial Woods – Shelton Park loop from Lake Cook Road

03:15

73.1km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10 m for 215 m

After 29.9 km for 96 m

After 31.0 km for 78 m

After 73.0 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.6 km

Watersmeet Woods

Nature Reserve

13.1 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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23.1 km

Baháʼí House of Worship Wilmette

Highlight • Religious Site

Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette
This is one of eight continental Bahá’í temples worldwide and serves as a spiritual center for all of North America.
• The temple is …

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24.4 km

Gillson Park

Highlight • Beach

This is a wonderful beach at Wilmette. You can spot migratory birds as they fly over Lake Michigan. It's a very diverse area for nature – sandy shore, dunes, parkland …

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30.0 km

Christ Church Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

Christ Church has a beautiful courtyard that is open to the public. As this is a place of worship, if you decide to stop to check it out, make sure you are respectful.

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31.8 km

Green Bay Trail (Gravel Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Road surface tolerable, but loose gravel and roughness. Suggest 28mm or larger tires.

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32.6 km

Shelton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A small, family-friendly park along the Green Bay Trail that’s a good place to stop and recharge. It has shaded grassy areas—perfect for a quick break.

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36.5 km

Founders Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Founders Park is a small, urban park in Glencoe. It has ball fields, picnic tables, a playground and restrooms.

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46.7 km

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

Highlight • Monument

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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47.4 km

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Nature Reserve

73.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

29.4 km

7.41 km

3.83 km

782 m

751 m

157 m

Surfaces

61.3 km

10.5 km

973 m

337 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

26°C

16°C

59 %

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Blue Star Memorial Woods – Shelton Park loop from Lake Cook Road

Blue Star Memorial Woods

Baháʼí House of Worship Wilmette

Gillson Park

Christ Church Churchyard

Green Bay Trail (Gravel Section)

Shelton Park

Founders Park

General Sheridan Equestrian Statue

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