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Lakefront Trail - South Trailhead - 71st Street
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 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 - South Trailhead - 71st 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 - South Trailhead - 71st Street
I rode my skateboard from the north trailhead to the south. It took me two and half hours. The ride was smooth and the sights were incredible.
Let’s start big picture here. The 18-mile long trail hugs the coast of Lake Michigan, offering all manner of experiences along the shore. From calm, sandy beaches to sprawling park land, to some of the best views of the Chicago skyline, the lakefront path is one of the city's great public treasures, enjoyed by…
It is a great place to start or finish a bike ride amongst the natural and human-made beauty running up and down Lake Michigan
Plan your run at Lakefront Trail - South Trailhead - 71st Street
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
- Phone+1 312-742-7529
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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