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
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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