Suggestions for Best/Safest/Easiest Route From Lake Front to North Branch Trail? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T04:44:31Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A834607&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRyan,
I do this route almost…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-30:2211490:Comment:8346072014-06-30T14:26:06.441ZJosh L.https://thechainlink.org/profile/jolondon30
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<p>I do this route almost every Sunday am. So I can only speak to the traffic at that hour. My route is Lawrence to Elston to Central to Devon to the trail. I then cut through botanic gardens...go East on Lake Cook to Green Bay, Green Bay to Highwood and back to Chicago on Sheridan. At 7-8 on Sundays Lawrence is pretty empty going west as is elston. I like this route as it is a good mixture of city, park and open riding.</p>
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<p>I do this route almost every Sunday am. So I can only speak to the traffic at that hour. My route is Lawrence to Elston to Central to Devon to the trail. I then cut through botanic gardens...go East on Lake Cook to Green Bay, Green Bay to Highwood and back to Chicago on Sheridan. At 7-8 on Sundays Lawrence is pretty empty going west as is elston. I like this route as it is a good mixture of city, park and open riding.</p>
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<p>J</p> Brandon - thank you! I'll loo…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-30:2211490:Comment:8346962014-06-30T14:05:40.454ZKenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Ken74
<p>Brandon - thank you! I'll look at the Sauganash Trail suggestion!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Brandon Walsh said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A832156&page=2#2211490Comment833472"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey Ken, North Branch to & beyond Botanic Gardens is my go to bike trail, usually doing it few times a week for fun..tried lotsa routes to get to NB from Lake…</p>
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<p>Brandon - thank you! I'll look at the Sauganash Trail suggestion!<br/> <br/> <cite>Brandon Walsh said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A832156&page=2#2211490Comment833472"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey Ken, North Branch to & beyond Botanic Gardens is my go to bike trail, usually doing it few times a week for fun..tried lotsa routes to get to NB from Lake Front (Clark & Lincoln)...Don't think there's a single route that's best, safest,easiest and scenic... have tried many, like going north on Lake Front (great off hours but too congested), or Clark St or Lincoln to Lawrence then west to pick up the North Shore Channel Trail (at Francisco Ave) either up to Devon to North Branch, or to Bryn Mawr then west to Sauganash Trail (just east of Kostner) to Devon...maybe this is what you're looking for...for me I take Webster to Elston...it's commercial/industrial, but is fastest, safest and most direct so it's best for me... cheers</p>
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</blockquote> Ryan - I live in Lincoln Park…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-30:2211490:Comment:8344242014-06-30T14:04:29.023ZKenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Ken74
<p>Ryan - I live in Lincoln Park; I usually ride up the lake to Wilmette, or Glencoe, Or Highland Park, and back. It's a beautiful ride, but again, I want to find an easy and pleasant way to get from the lake (somewhere on the north side) to the North Branch Trail. The various routes suggested that start with Bryn Mawr look like they will work. I'm still open to, and welcome, any other suggestions! Thanks!</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:…</cite></p>
<p>Ryan - I live in Lincoln Park; I usually ride up the lake to Wilmette, or Glencoe, Or Highland Park, and back. It's a beautiful ride, but again, I want to find an easy and pleasant way to get from the lake (somewhere on the north side) to the North Branch Trail. The various routes suggested that start with Bryn Mawr look like they will work. I'm still open to, and welcome, any other suggestions! Thanks!</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A832156&page=2#2211490Comment834678"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ken, what's your start point? Webster and the lakefront?</p>
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</blockquote> Ken, what's your start point?…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-28:2211490:Comment:8346782014-06-28T23:34:34.016ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
<p>Ken, what's your start point? Webster and the lakefront?</p>
<p>Ken, what's your start point? Webster and the lakefront?</p> Hey Ken, North Branch to &…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-27:2211490:Comment:8334722014-06-27T20:01:01.583ZBrandon Walshhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrandonWalsh
<p>Hey Ken, North Branch to & beyond Botanic Gardens is my go to bike trail, usually doing it few times a week for fun..tried lotsa routes to get to NB from Lake Front (Clark & Lincoln)...Don't think there's a single route that's best, safest,easiest and scenic... have tried many, like going north on Lake Front (great off hours but too congested), or Clark St or Lincoln to Lawrence then west to pick up the North Shore Channel Trail (at Francisco Ave) either up to Devon to North Branch,…</p>
<p>Hey Ken, North Branch to & beyond Botanic Gardens is my go to bike trail, usually doing it few times a week for fun..tried lotsa routes to get to NB from Lake Front (Clark & Lincoln)...Don't think there's a single route that's best, safest,easiest and scenic... have tried many, like going north on Lake Front (great off hours but too congested), or Clark St or Lincoln to Lawrence then west to pick up the North Shore Channel Trail (at Francisco Ave) either up to Devon to North Branch, or to Bryn Mawr then west to Sauganash Trail (just east of Kostner) to Devon...maybe this is what you're looking for...for me I take Webster to Elston...it's commercial/industrial, but is fastest, safest and most direct so it's best for me... cheers</p> Good points. Elston is an ef…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-24:2211490:Comment:8330212014-06-24T22:19:12.471ZDavid Barishhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidBarish
<p><br></br> Good points. Elston is an efficient route if not your ideal prom date of a ride. If you spent all day out in the burbs, perhaps pedaled up to the Botanic Garden, and now want to just get home as efficiently as possible, Elston may not be a bad option for the more businesslike return. </p>
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<p><br/> Good points. Elston is an efficient route if not your ideal prom date of a ride. If you spent all day out in the burbs, perhaps pedaled up to the Botanic Garden, and now want to just get home as efficiently as possible, Elston may not be a bad option for the more businesslike return. </p>
<p><br/> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A832156&page=2#2211490Comment833020"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Ken's got a point. Elston is perfectly utilitarian and much of it is speedy. If that's what you want, it can be ideal. I know plenty of folks who appreciate it for those reasons. When I choose to ride it, those are the qualities I'm seeking in a bike route. If you're looking for pleasure and beauty, there are more suitable options elsewhere.<br/> <br/> <cite>Tominator said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A833103&x=1#2211490Comment833099"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>What's wrong with Elston? It's my daily commute so I don't ride it for pleasure but... It's pretty safe IMHO.</p>
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</blockquote> Ken's got a point. Elston is…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-24:2211490:Comment:8330202014-06-24T21:52:44.745ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Ken's got a point. Elston is perfectly utilitarian and much of it is speedy. If that's what you want, it can be ideal. I know plenty of folks who appreciate it for those reasons. When I choose to ride it, those are the qualities I'm seeking in a bike route. If you're looking for pleasure and beauty, there are more suitable options elsewhere.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tominator said:…</cite></p>
<p>Ken's got a point. Elston is perfectly utilitarian and much of it is speedy. If that's what you want, it can be ideal. I know plenty of folks who appreciate it for those reasons. When I choose to ride it, those are the qualities I'm seeking in a bike route. If you're looking for pleasure and beauty, there are more suitable options elsewhere.<br/> <br/> <cite>Tominator said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A833103&x=1#2211490Comment833099"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>What's wrong with Elston? It's my daily commute so I don't ride it for pleasure but... It's pretty safe IMHO.</p>
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</blockquote> Julie - thank you! Julie Hoc…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-24:2211490:Comment:8331032014-06-24T21:14:01.052ZKenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Ken74
<p>Julie - thank you!<br/> <br/> <cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to#2211490Comment832788"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Found the route and cue sheet. See attachment.</p>
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<p>Julie - thank you!<br/> <br/> <cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to#2211490Comment832788"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Found the route and cue sheet. See attachment.</p>
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</blockquote> Tominator - I find Elston to…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-24:2211490:Comment:8328022014-06-24T21:13:39.312ZKenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Ken74
<p>Tominator - I find Elston to be pretty industrial/commercial (and unattractive) for much of it's length. I know there's marked bike lanes for most or all of it, but as this is for my recreation, I prefer routes that are pleasant, which for me includes how it looks, in addition to being safe. No doubt it is an efficient commuting route, but that is not what I'm looking for. Also, I recall that vehicle traffic tends to speed along in parts - something I want to avoid. Thank you!…<br></br> <br></br></p>
<p>Tominator - I find Elston to be pretty industrial/commercial (and unattractive) for much of it's length. I know there's marked bike lanes for most or all of it, but as this is for my recreation, I prefer routes that are pleasant, which for me includes how it looks, in addition to being safe. No doubt it is an efficient commuting route, but that is not what I'm looking for. Also, I recall that vehicle traffic tends to speed along in parts - something I want to avoid. Thank you!<br/> <br/> <cite>Tominator said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/suggestions-for-best-safest-easiest-route-from-lake-front-to#2211490Comment833099"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>What's wrong with Elston? It's my daily commute so I don't ride it for pleasure but... It's pretty safe IMHO.</p>
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</blockquote> What's wrong with Elston? It'…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-24:2211490:Comment:8330992014-06-24T19:59:05.027ZTominatorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tominator
<p>What's wrong with Elston? It's my daily commute so I don't ride it for pleasure but... It's pretty safe IMHO.</p>
<p>What's wrong with Elston? It's my daily commute so I don't ride it for pleasure but... It's pretty safe IMHO.</p>