Canton Lake

Canton Lake–Lake Canton Orange Trail Loop, 3 sights

1.2 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 26 min

Canton Lake–Lake Canton Orange Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 1.2-mile loop in Canton Lake near Village Square, IL. The route reaches Canton Lake. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 66/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi581 – 646 ft1.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Lake Canton Orange Trail 40.56808, -89.99711
Nearest town Village Square, IL

Directions

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Canton Lake–Lake Canton Orange Trail Loop, 3 sights

1.2 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 26 min

Elevation 581–647 ft

Loop · Canton Lake

Trailhead: Lake Canton Orange Trail · 40.56808, -89.99711

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:46 AM · sunset 7:02 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Lake Canton Orange Trail, heading E.
  2. 0.4 miTurn left onto Lake Canton Yellow Trail, heading W.
  3. 50 ftPass Canton Lake.
  4. 0.9 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.

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 7:02 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~3 min). Leave by 6:39 PM for the 7:02 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead