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Elks Reservoir Loop

1.9 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 39 min

Elks Reservoir Loop is a 1.9-mile loop near Denny, IL. The route reaches Elks Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain. It scores 9/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi433 – 466 ft2.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 38.08175, -89.31167
Nearest town Denny, IL
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Elks Reservoir Loop

1.9 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 39 min

Elevation 434–467 ft

Loop

Trailhead: 38.08175, -89.31167

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:45 AM · sunset 6:58 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 350 ftSharp right, heading E.
  3. 450 ftSharp right, heading SW.
  4. 0.2 miBear right, heading SE.
  5. 300 ftPass Elks Reservoir.
  6. 50 ftBear left, heading SE.
  7. 50 ftBear left, heading SE.
  8. 50 ftSharp right, heading SE.
  9. 200 ftSharp right, heading S.
  10. 50 ftTurn left, heading SW.
  11. 0.2 miTurn right, heading SE.
  12. 0.6 miSharp left, heading E.
  13. 0.3 miSharp right, heading W.
  14. 0.2 miTurn left, heading N.
  15. 350 ftBear right, heading N.
  16. 150 ftThe 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 map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/elks-reservoir-elks-reservoir-loop-3-km

Weather

Sunrise 6:45 AMSunset 6:58 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~16 min). Leave by 6:21 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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