2nd Pond–1st Pond, 5 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 43 min
2nd Pond–1st Pond, 5 lakes is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Somme Woods near Fair Acres, IL. The route passes 4th Pond, Eagle Pond, 2nd Pond and 2 more before reaching 1st Pond at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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2nd Pond–1st Pond, 5 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 43 min
Elevation 647–682 ft
Out & Back · Somme Woods
Trailhead: 42.14437, -87.81436
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
Dogs allowed on leash · Transit-accessible: Northbrook Court Mall stop 640 m from the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn right onto North Branch (green) Trail, (north section), heading W.
- 0.2 miPass 4th Pond.
- 50 ftBear left, heading NW.
- 0.4 miPass Eagle Pond.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading W.
- 50 ftPass 2nd Pond.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.2 miPass 1st Pond.
- 400 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 100 ftSharp right onto Middle Loop, heading SE.
- 350 ftBear left onto North Branch (green) Trail, (north section), heading SE.
- 200 ftPass 1st Pond.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading NE.
- 250 ftReach 2nd Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 500 ftBear right onto Middle Loop, heading SE.
- 350 ftSharp left, heading SW.
- 100 ftTurn right onto North Branch (green) Trail, (north section), heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.6 miTurn left, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~25 min). Leave by 6:07 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Transit-accessible: Northbrook Court Mall stop 640 m from the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Botton Bush–2nd Pond Loop, 6 lakes 2.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft
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