Clear Lake West
4.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Clear Lake West is a 4.9-mile out-and-back near Oak Grove, IL. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi433 – 449 ft4.9 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Clear Lake West 40.02034, -90.40847
Nearest town Oak Grove, IL
Directions
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Clear Lake West
4.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Elevation 433–451 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Clear Lake West · 40.02034, -90.40847
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:04 PM
- Start on Clear Lake West, heading N.
- 2.4 miReach Clear Lake West, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 7:04 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~22 min). Leave by 6:22 PM for the 7:04 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
More from Clear Lake West Trailhead
- Clear Lake West & Phelps Ditch Road 10.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft
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