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North Branch Bicycle Trail
Click on the map above for an enlarged view of the North Branch Bicycle Trail Map, or click here to download an Adobe Acrobat PDF.
The North Branch Bicycle Trail is a Class I bicycle trail located in northwestern Cook County, Illinois. The trail starts at Caldwell and Devon Avenues in Chicago, and continues north approximately twenty (20) miles to Lake County, Illinois.
The trail winds along the North Branch of the Chicago River and the Skokie Lagoons, providing access to various picnic groves, golf courses and also the Chicago Botanic Garden. This trail will eventually connect the Green Bay Bicycle Trail as shown on the map.
The North Branch Trail offers bicycle riders many opportunities for fun, exercise and relaxation. You may want to pack a lunch and ride to pack a lunch and ride to the Chicago Botanic Garden or to one of the picnic groves along the trail. If you’re trying to get back into shape, determine a specific course from the map, and ride it regularly. There are plenty of places to stop and rest along the way, where you can get a drink of cold water from one of the convenient wells. Whether it’s the whole day or just an hour, plan time right now to get out and enjoy the beauty nature offers right in your own back yard.
Rules of the Trail
BICYCLE USERS:
- Ride single file, keeping to the right of the trail.
- Stay in your own lane.
- Give warning before passing other trail users.
- Obey all stop signs.
- WALK all bicycles down overpasses where designated.
NO SPEED OR RACING PERMITTED
Violaters will be ticketed.
WALKERS & JOGGERS:
Use the left side of the trail, facing on-coming bicycle traffic.
Before Planning a Special Event
Permission is required for all special events to be held on the bicycle trail involving more than 25 persons. For further information, call the FPDCC at (708) 366-9420.
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