The trail takes you through Oak Park and River Forest - two communities that boast one of the finest collections of late 19th and early 20th century American architecture, and Concordia College. Oak Park contains the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings in the world - 30 in all - including Wright's own home and studio and Unity Temple.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Panera Bread
7349 Lake St, River Forest, IL
The Chicago Gold Coast walk takes you on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue past the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. The 10K option continues over the Chicago River along the Magnificent Mile to the Gold Coast neighborhood. Gracious townhomes line the streets leading to the Chicago History Museum. The 5K option will take you along Chicago's new Riverwalk to LaSalle Street, Chicago's center for government and finance. Strollers may find Riverwalk option difficult due to stairs.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Hostelling International USA
24 E. Ida B Wells, Chicago, IL
The trail will take you into historic neighborhoods and the downtown business area (listed on the National Register of Historic Places). You will walk on the Illinois Michigan Canal path, along the Illinois River, over a unique boardwalk, and into a city park. The trail is on paved walkways & roads. The Illinois Michigan Canal path is gravel.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Morris Public Library
604 Liberty Street, Morris, IL
Busse Woods/Ned Brown Preserve is 3,558 acres and part of the Cook County Forest preserve system.Since 1925, a small elk herd has inhabited a 17-acre enclosed pasture in Busse Woods. The walk is a 12k loop on a paved bicycle trail through Busse's upland forest, an ancient remnant, full of tall red oaks and hickories, maple, ash, basswood, elm and very large ironwoods. The walk passes the elk enclosure, boating area, dam, and various picnic areas. The 5k walk is an out-and-back walk to the elk enclosure.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Busse Forest Main Dam Grove 26 & 27
Elk Grove Village, IL
This is a 10k walk through historic Wheaton with a shorter 5k route available. Highlights of both include: Wheaton College campus, the old DuPage County Courthouse and jail, the Wheaton French Market (operating Saturdays from mid-April through mid-November only), residential areas which have numerous homes that date back to the late 1800s, and Wheaton's downtown area with its many shops and eateries.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Wheaton Public Library
225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL
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The Chicago Lakefront walk passes all of Chicago's finest attractions - the Museum campus, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Water Tower. There are stunning views of the city skyline from the Museum campus. If you have lots of time, book a ticket to the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, or the Adler Planetarium. Navy Pier has many restaurants and a beer garden to enjoy. This is one walk that covers a lot ! Much of the walk is along Lake Michigan - use sunscreen, especially during the summer.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Hostelling International USA
24 E. Ida B Wells, Chicago, IL
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