RIDE YOUR BIKE DOWN THESE LOCAL PATHS

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The Windy City, also known as Chicago, is also a cycling city. It’s an excellent place to hop on a bike and get some exercise while viewing the spectacular scenery. One aspect that makes Chicago so great for cycling is its flat landscape. When you’re ready to add some fresh air and movement into your day, try out these local bike paths.

NORTH SHORE CHANNEL TRAIL
If you like bicycling on a variety of surfaces, the North Shore Channel Trail could be just for you. The west side of the trail is made of crushed limestone, and the east side is made of asphalt. The trail goes from northern Evanston, at the intersection of Green Bay Road and McCormick Boulevard, to Lawrence Avenue and Francisco Avenue. Most of the trail winds along the North Shore Channel.

DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL
For those seeking rugged adventure, the 27.2-mile unpaved Des Plaines River Trail could be just the ticket. It winds along the Des Plaines River, taking riders to a scenic backdrop of forest preserves. Because the trail is unpaved, bicyclists’ best bet are all-terrain tires.

CENTENNIAL TRAIL AND JOHN HUSAR I&M CANAL TRAIL
Yet another of the many bicycling options near our apartments in Chicago is the 18.3-mile-long paved Centennial Trail and John Husar I&M Canal Trail. This local gem is situated in the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor, a national park area. Bicyclists get the trail mostly to themselves, except for any hikers also enjoying the great outdoors.

NORTH BRANCH TRAIL SYSTEM
Chicago emphasizes bicycling fun, because there is another trail that is just as wonderful as the others, that also stretches a long distance at 33.5 miles. This is the North Branch Trail System, which includes both paved and unpaved sections. Bicyclists as well as hiking, equestrian and cross-country skiing enthusiasts fit some healthy activity into their lifestyles while enjoying this path that follows the North Branch of the Chicago River and Skokie Lagoon.

If you’d like to be able to walk out your door and jump on your bike for a ride along some local bike paths, check out our highly-rated and beautiful Chicago apartments. Feel free to call our office today to see which floor plans are still available.