Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights
1.9 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 41 min
Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Elburn Forest Preserve near Elburn, IL. It is mostly level, with 113 ft of elevation gain. It scores 2/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights
1.9 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 41 min
Elevation 839–907 ft
Out & Back · Elburn Forest Preserve
Trailhead: North Grasslands Trail · 41.89291, -88.47758
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:41 AM · sunset 6:55 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on North Grasslands Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto South Grasslands Trail, heading S.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Southwoods Loop, heading W.
- 250 ftTurn left onto Eastwood Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miReach North Grasslands Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miContinue straight onto Southwoods Loop, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Eastwood Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto North Grasslands Trail, heading NE.
- 0.8 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 0.8 mi in (~20 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 6:55 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from North Grasslands Trail Trailhead
- Eastwoods Trail & North Grasslands Trail 2.2 mi · ▲ 53 ft
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