1. Start on Robert McClory Bike Path, heading S.
2. 1.7 miTurn left onto Gateway Trail, heading NE.
3. 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
4. 50 ftBear right onto Ridge Trail, heading E.
5. 0.2 miPass Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve Beach.
6. 0.2 miPass Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Beach.
7. 100 ftTurn right onto Woodland Trail, heading E.
8. 50 ftReach Patton Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
9. 50 ftTurn left onto Ridge Trail, heading NE.
10. 0.4 miBear left, heading SW.
11. 50 ftTurn right onto Gateway Trail, heading SW.
12. 0.2 miTurn right onto Robert McClory Bike Path, heading NW.
13. 1.7 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/patton-pond-out-back