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Montrose Harbor Chicago

Our Gallery shows scenes both from Montrose Harbor, site of the large and popular Montrose Beach, and of Montrose Ledge (or Montrose Ledge Beach). We strongly recommend Montrose Ledge for open water swimming as described in our blog here.

See Open Water Swimming Conditions and Forecasts including water temperature for the Ledge and Montrose Beach here

Chicago Skyline south of the boat entrance to Montrose Harbor

 

A weather pattern sweeps past the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago and is refleted in the still water of Montrose Harbor as seen from Montrose beach.

 

Lifeguard towers come down at the end of summer at Montrose Beach. A lot of good open water swimming with comfortable water temperatures in Lake Michigan continue into fall.

Fish tacos, beer, and music at the Dock after a summer visit to Montrose beach.

 

Montrose ledge ladder on the seawall

Montrose ledge sunset Some wave height for open water swimming at montrose ledge Montrose ledge seawall at sunset Magic Hedge bird sanctuary at Montrose Ledge

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