Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes
8.1 mi · ▲ 135 ft · 2 hr 46 min
Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes is an 8.1-mile out-and-back in Almond Marsh Forest Preserve near Harris Corners, IL. The route passes Peterson Pond, Dog Training Pond, Prairie Crossing Pond 2 and 2 more before reaching Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point at the turnaround, 4.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 135 ft of elevation gain, and mostly gravel. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Dog Training Pond, 8 lakes
8.1 mi · ▲ 135 ft · 2 hr 46 min
Elevation 664–830 ft
Out & Back · Almond Marsh Forest Preserve
Trailhead: 42.31629, -87.96210
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 6:53 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Peterson Pond.
- 50 ftPass Dog Training Pond.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 200 ftTurn right onto Casey Trail, heading NW.
- 2.8 miPass Prairie Crossing Pond 2.
- 50 ftPass Prairie Crossing Pond 3.
- 50 ftPass George's Beach.
- 450 ftTurn right onto Prairie Crossing Bike Path, heading W.
- 1.2 miReach Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.2 miTurn left onto Casey Trail, heading SW.
- 2.9 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 4.0 mi in (~103 min). Leave by 4:50 PM for the 6:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Dog Training Pond–Peterson Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi · ▲ 53 ft
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