AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

Hurd Tract–wood, 3 groves

1.3 mi · ▲ 85 ft · 29 min

Hurd Tract–wood, 3 groves is a 1.3-mile out-and-back in Franklin Creek State Natural Area near Nachusa, IL. The route passes Mill Pond and wood before reaching Hurd Tract at the turnaround, 0.7 miles in. It is mostly level, with 85 ft of elevation gain. It scores 52/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi702 – 810 ft · steepest grade: 17%1.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Mill Springs Trail 41.85417, -89.34924
Nearest town Nachusa, IL
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Hurd Tract–wood, 3 groves

1.3 mi · ▲ 85 ft · 29 min

Elevation 703–809 ft

Out & Back · Franklin Creek State Natural Area

Trailhead: Mill Springs Trail · 41.85417, -89.34924

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 7:00 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Mill Springs Trail, heading SW.
  2. 50 ftPass Mill Pond.
  3. 50 ftPass wood.
  4. 0.7 miReach Hurd Tract, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 0.6 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/hurd-tract-wood-out-back-4-groves-2-km

Trail surface

58% dirt22% grass20% paved

Weather

Sunrise 6:43 AMSunset 7:00 PM

Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

Hikes near Nachusa, Illinois