Lake Michigan Water Trails - 12th Street Beach to Diversey Harbor

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Skill level: Advanced

Length: Approximately 5.5 miles

Directions: 12th Street Beach, just south of the Adler Planetarium, on Chicago's lakefront, provides easy access to dramatic skyline views from the lake. Access Diversey Harbor at the north end of the Lincoln Park lagoon, from the east end of Diversey Drive. A shortened four- mile round trip to the end of Navy Pier and back provides excellent views of the city, Grant Park, Chicago Harbor, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Chicago River locks.

Notes: This water trail is recommended only for experienced sea kayakers or kayakers with an experienced group or guide. The Chicago Park District has designated thirteen launch sites on beaches along Lake Michigan, making the Chicago Lakefront Water Trail one of the most accessible urban water trails in the country.

Always check water conditions before your trip.

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