Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois Beach State Park–Dune Trail Loop, 3 sights
2.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 52 min
Illinois Beach State Park–Dune Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 2.6-mile loop in Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park near Dunes Park, IL. The route reaches Illinois Beach State Park. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Illinois Beach State Park–Dune Trail Loop, 3 sights
2.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 52 min
Elevation 582–593 ft
Loop · Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
Trailhead: Illinois Beach State Park · 42.42894, -87.80828
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Illinois Beach State Park, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Illinois Beach State Park.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Dune Trail, heading S.
- 0.6 miTurn left onto Oak Ridge Trail, heading S.
- 0.5 miSharp right, heading N.
- 300 ftSharp left onto Dune Trail, heading SE.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading N.
- 0.2 miSharp left, heading NW.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 250 ftBear right, heading NW.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading W.
- 50 ftSharp right onto Illinois Beach State Park, heading W.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~27 min). Leave by 6:05 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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