Trail Distance: 7 Miles
Trail Surface: Paved/Concrete & Blacktop
Type of Use: Tour
Towns: Evanston
County: Cook
Intensity of Use: Heavy
Setting: Urban Lakefront, Northwestern University
Connecting Trails: North Branch Trail, Green Bay Trail, Chicago Lakefront
Directions for parking: Parking is available at various places alongSheridan Rd., especially at the south end. However, this is a busy area and you may haveto search for an open spot.
Trail Map: Lakeshore

Rider's Comments: Most of the northern portion of this trail is onsidewalks where pedestrian traffic can be heavy. It is one of the most interesting trailsin the area, however, and should not be missed. Don't miss the loop that goes around thelake side of Northwestern Campus. You'll even find a marina operated by the Universitywhere you can sign up for sailing lessons. There is a nice beach accompanied by a parkjust south of the campus.

The connection from the south to the Chicago Lakefront Bike Trail (4.5 miles) is wellmarked by "Bike Route" signage and follows low-traffic side streets. Theconnection from the north to the Green Bay Trail in Wilmette (1.5 miles) is notwell-marked and is tricky to accomplish

For Detailed Information Contact:
City Clerk, Civic Center
2100 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-2100

 
NIPC
400 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312-454-0400

For Calendar of Events in Surrounding Communities Contact:
City Clerk, Civic Center
2100 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-2100

Do you have rider comments or new trails?  If so, email bikeillinois@jawa.org
This page was last revised at: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 05:02:04 AM

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