Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve

Horned Lark Loop (1.1 mi) & Wild Turkey Loop (2.09 mi) Loop

3.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 6 min

Horned Lark Loop (1.1 mi) & Wild Turkey Loop (2.09 mi) Loop is a 3.3-mile loop in Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve near Burlington, IL. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 45/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi876 – 915 ft3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Wild Turkey Loop (2.09 mi) 42.05839, -88.58809
Nearest town Burlington, IL

Trail surface

65% dirt35% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 6:57 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~16 min). Leave by 6:21 PM for the 6:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead