DAY BIKING
Chicago’s Lakeshore path
Belmont Harbor, IL
June 5th, 2025
June 5th, 2025
4-hours
$25.00
If this is your first hike of the season, please first register for the season and fill out this mandatory Annual Registration Waiver.
Difficulty rating
Miles
It is a “play it by ear” day. Will ride 1.5 hour south, and then turn around. Might get to Museum Campus. Could be 12-18 miles depending upon the group.
Terrain
Our route is a relatively flat and paved except for going up and over the bridge at Navy Pier.
What to Expect: This is amost a full day for Trailbounders. We will meet near Belmont Harbor and bike for an hour and a half south on the Lakeshore path. The Lakeshore path is a delight, and we will stop for breaks and scenary. Depending upon the group, we may get to Northerly Island or it might be to the museum campus. Bring a sack lunch, and we will enjoy the lakefront in a beautiful spot. This ride will be more about enjoying the journey than a specific destination, with so many great places to explore. We are beginning near Belmont Harbor to take advantage of the free parking in the city!
Please make sure your bike is in working order, and that you are able to ride 18 miles before the trip. We also welcome e-bikers that keep at our pace. (Not speeding head)
Divvy Bikes are an option to rent in the city. It is $18.10 for the day for a regular bike or $26.00/hour for an E-bike.
Washroom
Restrooms are at the Waveland Clocktower, formally called the fieldhouse.
What to Bring
Water
Sunglasses/sunscreen
Camera/phone
Rainwear as needed
Helmet
Bike lock
Bug spray, just in case
Dress in layers for comfort
Emergency Medical Information form filled out (this is kept in your backpack, and only accessed in emergencies)
Sack lunch
Lunch
We will plan on having a picnic lunch at a pretty place that is 1.5 hours from our beginning point. Please pack a lunch with you on the ride.
Times
We meet by 9:30 am and begin our biking at 10:00 am and return about 2:00. As a courtesy to all women, please arrive early, to get your bike ready and use washroom.
Let’s Fully Savor the Outdoor Serenity
We ask you kindly to silence your phones and keep conversations positive.
Weather
We have fun in all kinds of weather, so we rarely postpone. But, we will most likely cancel if it looks like rain on this bike trip. We will email you before 8am the morning of the bike.
You Will Learn
You can go further in a bike, when you’re with people you like. :-)
Driving Directions
Address: 3650 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60657
Park at large parking lot for Lincoln Park Lincoln Tennis Courts. Meet at Bike rental shop at the parking lot.
Parking is free before Memorial Day.
Guides
Karen, aka "Cairn"
Cancellations
If you desire to cancel your day hike, you can reschedule for a different hike within seven days:
Please email hello@trailboundtrip.com, and state your name, and desired new hike day.
You will receive confirmation for this new day hike if there is room on the trip.
Refunds
Refunds are given when Trailbound Trips cancels a hike. Trailbound Trips will cancel and refund a hike for two reasons:
There needs to be a minimum of three people. You will be notified 24 hours in advance if this is the case.
The weather is dangerous, ie. lightning or a major storm. You will be notified before 8 a.m. on the day of the hike.