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Herrmann Pond & Trail Shortcut via Governor's Trail

2.7 mi · ▲ 201 ft · 1 hr

Herrmann Pond & Trail Shortcut via Governor's Trail is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Quail Unit near Palmerton, IL. The route reaches Herrmann Pond at the turnaround, 1.3 miles in. It is mostly level, with 201 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 71/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi479 – 614 ft3.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Governor's Trail 40.02341, -90.11503
Nearest town Palmerton, IL
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Herrmann Pond & Trail Shortcut via Governor's Trail

2.7 mi · ▲ 201 ft · 1 hr

Elevation 481–613 ft

Out & Back · Quail Unit

Trailhead: Governor's Trail · 40.02341, -90.11503

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 NW.
  2. 0.3 miContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading NW.
  3. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading W.
  4. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading W.
  5. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading N.
  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 NE.
  10. 0.7 miReach Herrmann Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  11. 0.7 miContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading S.
  12. 350 ftBear left onto Governor's Trail, heading NE.
  13. 50 ftBear right onto Trail Shortcut, heading NE.
  14. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading NE.
  15. 100 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading NE.
  16. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading SW.
  17. 50 ftContinue straight onto Trail Shortcut, heading SW.
  18. 50 ftContinue straight onto Governor's Trail, heading SW.
  19. 0.3 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/herrmann-pond-herrmann-pond-out-back-3-lakes

Trail surface

98% dirt2% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:03 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~31 min). Leave by 6:12 PM for the 7:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:45 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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