Chicago Trails
Illinois’ Bloomingdale Trail | Photo by Tom Roach
Trails To Explore Near Chicago
Chicago Lakefront Trail | Streeterville
This trail spans 19 miles along the shore of Lake Michigan, passing through downtown Chicago and cultural and tourist attractions throughout the city like Burnham Park, Navy Pier and Lincoln Park.
Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) | Wicker Park
This iconic trail is built from a former elevated rail line, sitting 17 feet above four Chicago neighborhoods and serving an estimated 80,000 people who live within a 10-minute walk of the trail.
Northerly Island Trail | Northerly Island
This trail offers access to the vast, natural oasis that is Northerly Island. The mile-long paved pathway winds along Burnham Harbor and Daphne’s Garden, which offers unique public art.
312 RiverRun | Horner Park
This trail is short trail is nestled between Gordon Tech High School and Lane Tech High School, creating a safe route to school that delivers scenic views of the city.
North Shore Channel Trail | Evanston
Extending 8.3 miles, this paved trail runs alongside the North Shore Channel, a drainage and aeration canal built in 1909.
More Than A Day Outside
At Rails to Trails Conservancy, we believe in the joy and impact that trails deliver for people, places and the planet. That’s why, as the nation’s largest advocacy organization for trails, walking and bicycling, we’re working hard to make sure trails connect everyone, in every neighborhood across America. Get involved in our work to create, connect and maintain the nation’s trails at railstotrails.org and on social media @railstotrails.
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State Stats
89
total rail-trails1,082
miles of rail-trails22
current projects213
miles of potential rail-trail
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