North Branch Running Path Cook County Forest Preserve Chicago, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, Northfield All markers are painted in orange on the asphalt bike/running path. START: Corner of Devon and Caldwell, heading northwest. Mile 1: As you exit into Caldwell parking lot, 10 feet past water pump on right side. Mile 2: Exiting parking area on a slight downhill adjacent to Chicago River. This is the first time you'll see the river. Mile 3: 100 yards north of Howard St. Mile 4: 800 yards past the top of the Oakton St. bypass. Mile 5: Over the Chicago River bridge on Dempster on the corner of Dempster and Lehigh St. Mile 6: 100 yards north of Beckwith Rd. Mile 7: 60 yards north of Golf Rd. Mile 8: 30 fee south of picnic area entrance, 100 yards south of Glenview Rd. Mile 9: On the very top of the Lake Avenue overpass. Mile 10: Stay to the right when you come to the fork in the path. Ten mile marker just over railroad tracks. You see New Trier High School at this point. Special thanks to CARA member Tom Estka for measuring and marking the path.