Clear Lake West & West Clear Lake Road
8.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 44 min
Clear Lake West & West Clear Lake Road is an 8.2-mile out-and-back near Clear Lake, IL. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 70/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi433 – 449 ft8.2 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: West Clear Lake Road 40.04516, -90.34906
Nearest town Clear Lake, IL
Directions
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Clear Lake West & West Clear Lake Road
8.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 44 min
Elevation 433–451 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: West Clear Lake Road · 40.04516, -90.34906
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:04 PM
- Start on West Clear Lake Road, heading W.
- 1.7 miContinue straight onto Clear Lake West, heading W.
- 2.4 miReach West Clear Lake Road, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.4 miContinue straight onto West Clear Lake Road, heading E.
- 1.7 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 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 6:42 PM for the 7:04 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 10 min before dark.
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