Lake Shelbyville–General Dacey Viewpoint, 4 beaches
3.6 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 13 min
Lake Shelbyville–General Dacey Viewpoint, 4 beaches is a 3.6-mile out-and-back in Forest Park near Shelbyville, IL. The route passes Lake Shelbyville and General Dacey Viewpoint before reaching Shelbyville Dam West Access Area Beach at the turnaround, 1.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain. It scores 34/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Lake Shelbyville–General Dacey Viewpoint, 4 beaches
3.6 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 1 hr 13 min
Elevation 615–654 ft
Out & Back · Forest Park
Trailhead: General Dacey Trail · 39.42108, -88.78823
Weather Sep 22: Overcast, high 74°F / low 59° · precip 1% · wind 10 mph · sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 6:54 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on General Dacey Trail, heading NE.
- 0.5 miPass Lake Shelbyville.
- 1.1 miPass General Dacey Viewpoint.
- 50 ftPass Shelbyville Dam West Access Area Beach.
- 0.2 miReach Lake Shelbyville, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.8 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~32 min). Leave by 6:02 PM for the 6:54 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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