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Lakefront Trail - 67th Street

4.8 ★★★★★ 19 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 - 67th 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.

Open 24hScenic

What runners say about Lakefront Trail - 67th Street

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (19 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“It’s beautiful, and early morning walks where you catch the sunrise are absolutely the best.”

Beautiful place to walk and clear your mind, by yourself or with that special person"! I love it!

★★★★★ — Ramon , Mar 2022

One of my favorite parts about the city is being able to walk along the lakefront. It’s beautiful, and early morning walks where you catch the sunrise are absolutely the best. You’ve got the lake, a harbor nearby, and a beach not that far away.

★★★★★ — Antoine , Oct 2025

Only place in Chicago you can "walk on water" at. Great for photo shoots. Awesome views of the lake and city.

★★★★★ — Aaron , Dec 2023

🏆USA Top Rated Trail Walking, running, Biking absolutely on on the best trails in the US. Its where the big boys come to play. The trail is a must see in Chicago.

★★★★★ — Andrew , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“It’s beautiful, and early morning walks where you catch the sunrise are absolutely the best.”

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Plan your run at Lakefront Trail - 67th 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
  • 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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lakefront Trail - 67th Street

Lakefront Trl, Chicago, IL 60649

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Running trails near Chicago

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Big Marsh Park

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LoopPavedScenic

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.