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Northwestern Lakefill
Evanston, Illinois, USA
Evanston, Illinois, USA

Northwestern Lakefill

Length0.8 mi
Elev. Gain6.6 ft
Est. Steps2000
Park
Places to sit
Wheelchair friendly
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Lake or River
Created by Rachel

Northwestern Lakefill Introduction

Northwestern Lakefill is a 0.8 mile (2,000-step) route located near Evanston, Illinois, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 6.6 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
This is about a mile walk around the lake at Northwestern University

Attractions Near Northwestern Lakefill

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Northwestern University

School
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.Chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1851, Northwestern was established to serve the former Northwest Territory.

Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary

School
Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary (G-ETS) is a private seminary and graduate school of theology of the United Methodist Church. It is located in Evanston, Illinois on the campus of Northwestern University. The seminary offers a number of masters and doctoral-level degree programs in theology and promotes a wide range of programming through its academic Centers and Institutes.

Northwestern University Library

Library
Northwestern University Libraries is the principal library system for the Evanston and Chicago campuses of Northwestern University. The library holds 7.9 million items [3], including 228,505 maps, 107,446 print journals and 173,089 electronic journals, making it the 11th largest library at a private university.

Dearborn Observatory

School
The Dearborn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Evanston campus of Northwestern University. The observatory was originally constructed in 1888, through an agreement between the university and the Chicago Astronomical Society. In the summer of 1939, Dearborn Observatory had to be moved to make way for the construction of the Technological Institute.

Norris University Center

School
The Norris University Center is the student union of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, USA.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

School
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall is a concert hall on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The hall was donated by hotel executive Albert Pick Jr. and his brother-in-law Charles Staiger, and named for Corinne Frada Pick, Pick's wife, and Albert Pick's sister Pauline Pick Staiger, Staiger's late wife.

Northwestern Lakefill

Park

The Lakefill

Park

Lakefill Fire Pit

Place

Allen Center

School
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

0.8 mi

Elev. Gain

6.6 ft

Est. Steps

2000
Created by
Rachel
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