Blue Trail–Blue/Green Trail Loop, 3 sights
4.3 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 1 hr 28 min
Blue Trail–Blue/Green Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 4.3-mile loop in Robert Allerton Park near Amenia, IL. It is mostly level, with 55 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 27/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Blue Trail–Blue/Green Trail Loop, 3 sights
4.3 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 1 hr 28 min
Elevation 634–681 ft
Loop · Robert Allerton Park
Trailhead: Red Trail · 39.99979, -88.63436
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:41 AM · sunset 6:57 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Red Trail, heading SW.
- 1.7 miTurn right onto Blue/Green Trail, heading NW.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Blue Trail, heading NW.
- 1 miBear left onto Red Trail, heading NE.
- 1.2 miThe loop closes 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 0.4 mi in (~9 min). Leave by 6:28 PM for the 6:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 3 min before dark.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Red Trail Trailhead
- Red Trail & Red/Blue Trail Loop 3.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft
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