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Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 5 sights

2.9 mi · ▲ 89 ft · 1 hr 1 min

Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 5 sights is a 2.9-mile out-and-back in Quail Unit near Palmerton, IL. The route passes Governor's Sunset Point and Herrmann Pond before reaching Governor's Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.5 miles in. It is mostly level, with 89 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 73/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi515 – 617 ft3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Governor's Trail 40.02516, -90.11587
Nearest town Palmerton, IL
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Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 5 sights

2.9 mi · ▲ 89 ft · 1 hr 1 min

Elevation 517–617 ft

Out & Back · Quail Unit

Trailhead: Governor's Trail · 40.02516, -90.11587

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:47 AM · sunset 7:03 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Governor's Trail, heading N.
  2. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading NW.
  3. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading NW.
  4. 50 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading W.
  5. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading NE.
  6. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading NE.
  7. 50 ftBear left onto Governor's Trail, heading NE.
  8. 50 ftBear right onto Trail Shortcut, heading NE.
  9. 350 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading NW.
  10. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading N.
  11. 0.1 miTurn left onto Governor's Trail, heading NE.
  12. 50 ftPass Governor's Sunset Point.
  13. 0.5 miPass Herrmann Pond.
  14. 0.3 miReach Governor's Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  15. 0.8 miTurn right onto Trail Shortcut, heading E.
  16. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading E.
  17. 50 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading E.
  18. 350 ftBear left onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  19. 50 ftBear right onto Trail Shortcut, heading S.
  20. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  21. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading S.
  22. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  23. 50 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading SW.
  24. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading SW.
  25. 0.1 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/governors-viewpoint-governors-sunset-point-out-back-5-sights-5-km-7c42

Trail surface

82% dirt18% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:03 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 6:25 PM for the 7:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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