Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
Blue Trail & Orange Trail Loop
2.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 43 min
Blue Trail & Orange Trail Loop is a 2.1-mile loop in Pecatonica River Forest Preserve near Pecatonica, IL. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly grass. It scores 56/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Blue Trail & Orange Trail Loop
2.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 43 min
Elevation 731–800 ft
Loop · Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
Trailhead: 42.35479, -89.32615
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 7:00 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 200 ftBear right onto Orange Trail, heading SW.
- 400 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 0.1 miBear right onto Blue Trail, heading W.
- 0.3 miSharp left, heading S.
- 1 miSharp left onto Red Trail, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Orange Trail, heading N.
- 0.4 miBear right, heading NE.
- 50 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.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 6:23 PM for the 7:00 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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