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Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Eagle Pond–4th Pond, 3 lakes

5.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 43 min

Eagle Pond–4th Pond, 3 lakes is a 5.1-mile out-and-back in Forest Preserve District of Cook County near Glenbrook Countryside, IL. The route passes Eagle Pond and 4th Pond. 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 mi640 – 673 ft5.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: North Branch (green) Trail, (north section) 42.14353, -87.82692
Nearest town Glenbrook Countryside, IL
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Eagle Pond–4th Pond, 3 lakes

5.1 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 43 min

Elevation 639–672 ft

Out & Back · Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Trailhead: North Branch (green) Trail, (north section) · 42.14353, -87.82692

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:52 PM

Dogs allowed on leash · Transit-accessible: Waukegan & Dundee stop 672 m from the trailhead

  1. Start on North Branch (green) Trail, (north section), heading E.
  2. 50 ftPass Eagle Pond.
  3. 0.3 miPass 4th Pond.
  4. 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
  5. 0.7 miSharp left, heading SE.
  6. 1.4 miReach Eagle Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  7. 1.4 miSharp right, heading NW.
  8. 0.8 miBear left, heading N.
  9. 0.3 miArrive 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/eagle-pond-out-back-0f10

Trail surface

89% dirt3% other8% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 6:52 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.1 mi in (~50 min). Leave by 5:42 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Transit-accessible: Waukegan & Dundee stop 672 m from the trailhead

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