Lake Patterson–Beaver Trail, 3 sights
1.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 38 min
Lake Patterson–Beaver Trail, 3 sights is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Oakhurst Forest Preserve near Scraper-Moecherville, IL. The route passes Lake Patterson before reaching Lake Patterson at the turnaround, 0.9 miles in. 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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Lake Patterson–Beaver Trail, 3 sights
1.9 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 38 min
Elevation 694–721 ft
Out & Back · Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Trailhead: 41.75324, -88.27994
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 6:56 PM
Transit-accessible: New York & Farnsworth stop 359 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 0.1 miBear left onto Lake Patterson Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Lake Patterson.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto Beaver Trail, heading SE.
- 200 ftTurn right onto Woodland Loop Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miPass Lake Patterson.
- 50 ftSharp right, heading SW.
- 100 ftTurn left onto Lake Patterson Trail, heading SW.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Fifth Avenue Bike Trail, heading S.
- 500 ftTurn right onto Lake Patterson Trail, heading S.
- 0.5 miBear left, heading N.
- 450 ftArrive 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 0.8 mi in (~20 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 6:56 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: New York & Farnsworth stop 359 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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