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1 pond–18 pond Loop, 3 lakes

2.1 mi · ▲ 59 ft · 44 min

1 pond–18 pond Loop, 3 lakes is a 2.1-mile loop near Gard, IL. The route passes hole 2, 18 pond, 1 pond and hole 2. It is mostly level, with 59 ft of elevation gain. It scores 14/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi449 – 535 ft2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 38.85095, -89.95626
Nearest town Gard, IL
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1 pond–18 pond Loop, 3 lakes

2.1 mi · ▲ 59 ft · 44 min

Elevation 448–536 ft

Loop

Trailhead: 38.85095, -89.95626

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:46 AM · sunset 7:02 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading E.
  2. 50 ftPass hole 2.
  3. 50 ftPass 18 pond.
  4. 100 ftTurn right, heading S.
  5. 250 ftBear right, heading SW.
  6. 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
  7. 50 ftPass 1 pond.
  8. 50 ftPass hole 2.
  9. 1.7 miTurn right, heading SW.
  10. 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
  11. 50 ftSharp right, heading W.
  12. 250 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/1-pond-loop

Weather

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 7:02 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~15 min). Leave by 6:27 PM for the 7:02 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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