Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
Observation Deck & Green Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 59 ft · 48 min
Observation Deck & Green Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Pecatonica River Forest Preserve near Pecatonica, IL. The route reaches Observation Deck. It is mostly level, with 59 ft of elevation gain, and mostly grass. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Observation Deck & Green Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 59 ft · 48 min
Elevation 730–794 ft
Out & Back · Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
Trailhead: 42.35500, -89.32129
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 7:00 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Observation Deck.
- 350 ftBear left onto Green Trail, heading SW.
- 1.1 miReach Observation Deck, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miBear right, heading NE.
- 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 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 6:38 PM for the 7:00 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 11 min before dark.
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