Cal-Sag Channel–Lake Katherine, 3 lakes
7.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 24 min
Cal-Sag Channel–Lake Katherine, 3 lakes is a 7.2-mile out-and-back near Alsip, IL. The route passes Cal-Sag Channel before reaching Lake Katherine at the turnaround, 3.5 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Cal-Sag Channel–Lake Katherine, 3 lakes
7.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 24 min
Elevation 576–620 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Cal-Sag Trail · 41.65539, -87.73722
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Cal Sag & Cicero stop 239 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Cal-Sag Trail, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Cal-Sag Channel.
- 3.5 miPass Lake Katherine.
- 0.1 miSharp left, heading W.
- 250 ftReach Cal-Sag Channel, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 3.5 miArrive 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 1.9 mi in (~47 min). Leave by 5:45 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: Cal Sag & Cicero stop 239 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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