South section of Lake Shore path?

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Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on May 19, 2009 at 9:01am

At lower Lake Shore Drive and Illinois, head south on the east sidewalk. You will cross a bridge (just looks like sidewalk) and pick up the path on the south end.

Going north at the same intersection, stay on the sidewalk on the east side and head towards Grand. At Grand, the Lakefront Trail will be to your right.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Dana on May 19, 2009 at 9:02am

Thank you! It's been a mystery to me for a few weeks now!

Active Transportation Alliance said:

At lower Lake Shore Drive and Illinois, head south on the east sidewalk. You will cross a bridge (just looks like sidewalk) and pick up the path on the south end.

Going north at the same intersection, stay on the sidewalk on the east side and head towards Grand. At Grand, the Lakefront Trail will be to your right.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on May 19, 2009 at 1:51pm

Ya, it's always fun going down there and deciding to go further south. A little exploring is always involved due to the path losing you there. (Yes! I blame the path!)

Dana said:

Thank you! It's been a mystery to me for a few weeks now!

Active Transportation Alliance said:

At lower Lake Shore Drive and Illinois, head south on the east sidewalk. You will cross a bridge (just looks like sidewalk) and pick up the path on the south end.

Going north at the same intersection, stay on the sidewalk on the east side and head towards Grand. At Grand, the Lakefront Trail will be to your right.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Dana on May 19, 2009 at 1:59pm

I hear that it's much less congested the further south you go, so I'll ride until my legs bleed if it means that I don't have to dodge this, that, and the other.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Ya, it's always fun going down there and deciding to go further south. A little exploring is always involved due to the path losing you there. (Yes! I blame the path!)

Dana said:

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Permalink Reply by Ian on May 19, 2009 at 3:50pm

Once you get south of the Yacht club, the path gets much better and the best views of the city can be had from riding out to the Planetarium and Promontory Point. These are also great spots to take a break, sit on the grass....

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Permalink Reply by S on May 19, 2009 at 4:20pm

Dana said:

I hear that it's much less congested the further south you go, so I'll ride until my legs bleed if it means that I don't have to dodge this, that, and the other.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Ya, it's always fun going down there and deciding to go further south. A little exploring is always involved due to the path losing you there. (Yes! I blame the path!)

Dana said:

It's a lot less congested although there's a stretch around 35th were there are frequently people having picnics. Things pickup between 50th and 60th but it's much less busy than on the north side. Also, you should check out northerly island by the museum campus if you get the chance.

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