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Argyle Lake State Park

Horseshoe Trail Loop via Equestrian Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 48 min

Horseshoe Trail Loop via Equestrian Trail is a 2.3-mile loop in Argyle Lake State Park near Colchester, IL. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi630 – 709 ft · steepest grade: 17%2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Argyle Park Road 40.46371, -90.78668
Nearest town Colchester, IL
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Horseshoe Trail Loop via Equestrian Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 48 min

Elevation 630–710 ft

Loop · Argyle Lake State Park

Trailhead: Argyle Park Road · 40.46371, -90.78668

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:49 AM · sunset 7:05 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Argyle Park Road, heading NW.
  2. 0.5 miTurn left onto Horseshoe Trail, heading NE.
  3. 200 ftContinue straight onto Equestrian Trail, heading S.
  4. 1.5 miTurn right, heading SW.
  5. 150 ftTurn right onto Lonesome Oak Trail, heading S.
  6. 0.1 miThe loop closes 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/horseshoe-trail-loop

Trail surface

29% dirt71% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:49 AMSunset 7:05 PM

Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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