North Bay–Dog Training Pond, 3 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 42 min
North Bay–Dog Training Pond, 3 lakes is a 2.1-mile out-and-back near Libertyville, IL. The route passes Peterson Pond and North Bay before reaching Dog Training Pond 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.
Elevation
0 mi650 – 669 ft2.4 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Des Plaines River Trail 42.30463, -87.95577
Nearest town Libertyville, IL
Directions
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North Bay–Dog Training Pond, 3 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 42 min
Elevation 651–671 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Des Plaines River Trail · 42.30463, -87.95577
Weather Sep 22: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Des Plaines River Trail, heading N.
- 0.7 miPass Peterson Pond.
- 50 ftPass North Bay.
- 50 ftSharp left onto Casey Trail, heading W.
- 0.3 miPass Dog Training Pond.
- 450 ftBear right, heading E.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 200 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 50 ftBear right, heading N.
- 50 ftReach North Bay, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftBear left, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 0.4 miSharp right onto Des Plaines River Trail, heading NE.
- 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 surface
59% gravel8% paved1% boardwalk32% unspecified
Weather
Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 6:51 PM
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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