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Lakefront Trail - 55th Street
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lakefront Trail - 55th Street's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Lakefront Trail - 55th Street
Just happened to stop here on a fine saturday when it was eighty degrees in chicago. Peaceful trail. Beautiful scenery. Clean.
Off the beaten track section of the lakefront trail. Trail is relatively flat and well maintained. If you want the views of the water without the people, come to this area.
Plan your run at Lakefront Trail - 55th Street
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitechicagoparkdistrict.com
- Phone+1 312-742-7529
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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