Elks Reservoir Loop
2.4 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 48 min
Elks Reservoir Loop is a 2.4-mile loop near Denny, IL. The route reaches Elks Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 7/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi433 – 466 ft2.7 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 38.08205, -89.30842
Nearest town Denny, IL
Directions
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Elks Reservoir Loop
2.4 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 48 min
Elevation 434–467 ft
Loop
Trailhead: 38.08205, -89.30842
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:45 AM · sunset 6:58 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
- 300 ftBear right, heading S.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading S.
- 450 ftPass Elks Reservoir.
- 200 ftBear left, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading S.
- 0.6 miSharp left, heading E.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
- 300 ftBear left, heading E.
- 300 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 0.5 miTurn right, heading E.
- 0.2 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 6:45 AMSunset 6:58 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~11 min). Leave by 6:26 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 0 min before dark. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
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