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Lakefront Trail - Division - 1200 N

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lakefront Trail - Division - 1200 N yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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
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Where to find Lakefront Trail - Division - 1200 N

1200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611

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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 Something out of date?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.