Lakewood Forest Preserve Sunset Point
2.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 48 min
Lakewood Forest Preserve Sunset Point is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Lakewood Forest Preserve near Lake Corner, IL. The route reaches Lakewood Forest Preserve Sunset Point at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Lakewood Forest Preserve Sunset Point
2.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 48 min
Elevation 808–848 ft
Out & Back · Lakewood Forest Preserve
Trailhead: 42.24437, -88.11853
Weather Sep 20: Heavy rain, high 66°F / low 61° · precip 95% · wind 10 mph · sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:55 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 1.1 miReach Lakewood Forest Preserve Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miTurn left, heading S.
- 250 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 0.7 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 6:19 PM for the 6:55 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Beaver Lake–Acorn Lake, 3 lakes 2.4 mi · ▲ 28 ft
- Heron Pond–Beaver Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi · ▲ 55 ft
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