Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 3 sights
3.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 3 sights is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Quail Unit near Chandlerville, IL. The route passes Governor's Sunset Point and Herrmann Pond before reaching Governor's Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 68/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 3 sights
3.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 5 min
Elevation 595–630 ft
Out & Back · Quail Unit
Trailhead: North Trailhead · 40.04598, -90.11543
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:47 AM · sunset 7:03 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Governor's Trail, heading SW.
- 0.8 miPass Governor's Sunset Point.
- 0.5 miPass Herrmann Pond.
- 0.3 miReach Governor's Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.3 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.2 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 0.5 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 6:31 PM for the 7:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 0 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from North Trailhead Trailhead
- Governor's Sunset Point–Quail Unit Viewpoint, 4 sights 7.2 mi · ▲ 440 ft
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