North Overlook–Blue, 6 sights
2.9 mi · ▲ 543 ft · 1 hr 14 min
North Overlook–Blue, 6 sights is a 2.9-mile out-and-back near Michael, IL. The route reaches North Overlook. It climbs 543 ft, with sections as steep as 28% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 53/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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North Overlook–Blue, 6 sights
2.9 mi · ▲ 543 ft · 1 hr 14 min
Elevation 463–696 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Green · 39.26778, -90.62312
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:49 AM · sunset 7:05 PM
Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftBear left onto Green, heading NW.
- 0.2 miBear right onto Red, heading NE.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Green, heading E.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto Grey, heading E.
- 50 ftPass North Overlook.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto Red, heading S.
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Grey, heading NW.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.1 miSharp right onto Yellow, heading SW.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto Blue, heading W.
- 0.6 miTurn right onto Red, heading NE.
- 500 ftTurn right onto Green, heading E.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading S.
- 50 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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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.3 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 6:32 PM for the 7:05 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 5 min before dark.
Good to know
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- North Viewpoint & Blue via North Loop Trail 3.9 mi · ▲ 611 ft
- White Pine State Record Runner Up & Blue via Red 2.9 mi · ▲ 392 ft
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