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Somme Woods

Botton Bush–2nd Pond Loop, 6 lakes

2.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 45 min

Botton Bush–2nd Pond Loop, 6 lakes is a 2.2-mile loop in Somme Woods near Fair Acres, IL. The route passes Botton Bush, 1st Pond, 2nd Pond and 3 more. 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.

Elevation

0 mi643 – 682 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.14437, -87.81436
Nearest town Fair Acres, IL
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Botton Bush–2nd Pond Loop, 6 lakes

2.2 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 45 min

Elevation 644–682 ft

Loop · 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

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 50 ftContinue straight onto North Branch (green) Trail, (north section), heading S.
  3. 0.2 miTurn left onto East Loop, heading SE.
  4. 0.7 miPass Botton Bush.
  5. 50 ftPass 1st Pond.
  6. 150 ftPass 2nd Pond.
  7. 300 ftTurn right onto Middle Loop, heading W.
  8. 50 ftPass 4th Pond.
  9. 50 ftPass Eagle Pond.
  10. 50 ftBear left onto Inner Loop, heading W.
  11. 50 ftTurn right onto Middle Loop, heading W.
  12. 0.4 miTurn right, heading S.
  13. 100 ftTurn right onto North Branch (green) Trail, (north section), heading SW.
  14. 0.2 miPass Eagle Pond.
  15. 150 ftTurn left, heading N.
  16. 0.6 miTurn left, heading E.
  17. 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.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/botton-bush-loop

Trail surface

90% dirt10% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 6:52 PM

Good to know

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Transit-accessible: Northbrook Court Mall stop 640 m from the trailhead

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