Avis Spiralis–Dragonfly Marsh, 4 sights

2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 40 min

Avis Spiralis–Dragonfly Marsh, 4 sights is a 2-mile out-and-back near Alton, IL. The route passes Dragonfly Marsh and Avis Spiralis. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 5/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi417 – 430 ft2.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 38.85964, -90.17254
Nearest town Alton, IL

Trail surface

66% dirt34% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:03 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 6:20 PM for the 7:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead