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Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N
4.9 ★★★★★ 310 Google reviews · Running trail in Chicago, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N'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.
This 18-mile-long route features separate lanes for walkers & cyclists, plus views of Lake Michigan.
What runners say about Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N
“You get wide, smooth paths that make walking, running, or biking effortless, and the views are consistently gorgeous.”
Love spending time at the lake front. Beautifully maintained, gorgeous views, I find it to be very relaxing. Chicago offers plenty of outdoor activities, and the inner lake trail is just awesome!
Great place to go for a run, walk or take pictures. Just remember that you are in a big city and the parking lot is going to be expensive (20 the hour)
This stretch of the Lakefront Trail from Fullerton to 2400 N is one of the best parts of the lakeside path. You get wide, smooth paths that make walking, running, or biking effortless, and the views are consistently gorgeous.
A beautiful, relaxing landscape of terraces overlooking the lake and grassy knolls just behind for sitting, laying out or playing frisbee, plus separate bike and jogging+walking paths. This area also has beer and appetizers with free chairs. There is also a full-scale, higher-end restaurant (Theater On The Lake).
Trail conditions & character
“You get wide, smooth paths that make walking, running, or biking effortless, and the views are consistently gorgeous.”
Plan your run at Lakefront Trail - Fullerton - 2400 N
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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