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Governor's Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 3 sights

2.8 mi · ▲ 89 ft · 59 min

Governor's Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 3 sights is a 2.8-mile out-and-back in Quail Unit near Chandlerville, IL. The route passes Herrmann Pond before reaching Governor's Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.4 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 mi502 – 614 ft · steepest grade: 15%3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.03214, -90.12539
Nearest town Chandlerville, IL
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Governor's Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 3 sights

2.8 mi · ▲ 89 ft · 59 min

Elevation 501–613 ft

Out & Back · Quail Unit

Trailhead: 40.03214, -90.12539

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

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
  2. 50 ftPass Herrmann Pond.
  3. 250 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading NE.
  4. 0.7 miContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading SW.
  5. 350 ftBear left onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  6. 50 ftBear right onto Trail Shortcut, heading S.
  7. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  8. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading S.
  9. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  10. 50 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading S.
  11. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading S.
  12. 0.3 miTurn left, heading NE.
  13. 350 ftReach Governor's Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  14. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading NW.
  15. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading NW.
  16. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading W.
  17. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading W.
  18. 50 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading NW.
  19. 50 ftBear left onto Governor's Trail, heading NW.
  20. 50 ftBear right onto Trail Shortcut, heading NW.
  21. 350 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading N.
  22. 0.7 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/governors-viewpoint-herrmann-pond-out-back-4-lakes-5-km-18ab

Trail surface

97% dirt3% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:03 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~8 min). Leave by 6:35 PM for the 7:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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