Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier - Chicago is a 4.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Chicago, Illinois that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail heads through the Magnificent Mile north of the Downtown Loop east to the Navy Pier in Chicago. This is a very popular and busy location. Enjoy being out on the town! Accessibility: This asphalt, brick, and cement trail is estimated to typically be at least 3 feet wide. The slope is estimated to range from flat to mostly gentle. There may not be public wheelchair accessible car parking at the trailhead. There is a self park paid garage at Navy Pier, marked here with a waypoint.
December 19, 2020Navy Pier currently closed.
November 7, 2020We bicycled this along Michigan Ave and Northwestern University. We visited Navy Pier comfortably. We like the beach during hot weather.
October 1, 2020September 19, 2019urban trail....packed with tourists but well lit for evening walk. Note distance is one way...great round trip.
June 25, 2019Pretty walk through the city and down to the pier.
June 21, 2019Don’t know who wrote the original descriptions of each trail in Chicago but the trails are not near Chicago but are IN the city of Chicago!
March 29, 2019This walk can take you to so many different sights it’s worth it. But if you’re staying in this path get on the centennial wheel.
November 2, 2018Nice views of the city skyline and lake as others have referenced.
August 31, 2018Beautiful views of the city. A great urban trail
August 17, 2018Walked this trail a lot as a tourist. Fantastic trail with so many sights to see, from grand buildings to Lake Michigan.
August 4, 2018Fun
May 11, 2018This used to be my running trail! Super crowded if the weather is nice, but hit the trail before 7 am and it’s almost entirely yours. Great for running, walking, biking, or rollerblading.
August 22, 2016A nice walk in downtown, people, buildings
August 19, 2016Great walk in the city. Lots to see and do! Love the pier
July 10, 2016It was a crowded summer day when we walked this one but was a good walk. Plenty to see and some great views of Chicago architecture.
May 30, 2016I started from Lincoln Park, walked the Magnificent Mile to the Navy Pier and then followed the lake shore trail all the way back to the Field Museum. The scenery was wonderful.
March 17, 2016Nice little walk through Chicago, can't really call it a trail though.
April 7, 2015You can ramble about the Loop downtown area, but the best walk is one led by a docent from the Chicago Architectural Foundation. They even lead tours from river boats. The city itself is a museum of various excellent styles of styles.
December 28, 2014I miss Navy Pier. It is a fake, but great, ocean view with sail boats, yachts, lighthouses, crashing waves, and an eclectic mix of people.
August 31, 2014I agree with other reviewers that is not really a "trail" in a hiking sense but walking in this part of Chicago is interesting and worth the walk.
June 6, 2014Great views, easy walk.
July 21, 2013Very nice view and fun if you're not from town, but I wouldn't necessarily consider this an actual hike. Great architecture thought.
August 16, 2012Tourists clog this place every summer. Buying junk they could get at home. You want to hike? Go down to the lake shore. This walk will not be relaxing or fun.
August 19, 2011
First to ReviewI love the Magnificent Mile because it takes you from Downtown Chicago to Navy Pier. Plus, their is plenty of shops along the way and lovely scenery as well.
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