Prairie Crossing Pond 2–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 4 lakes
7.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 32 min
Prairie Crossing Pond 2–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 4 lakes is a 7.6-mile out-and-back in Almond Marsh Forest Preserve near Wildwood, IL. The route passes Prairie Crossing Pond 2, Prairie Crossing Pond 3 and George's Beach. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Prairie Crossing Pond 2–Prairie Crossing Pond 3, 4 lakes
7.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 32 min
Elevation 779–822 ft
Out & Back · Almond Marsh Forest Preserve
Trailhead: Casey Trail · 42.32615, -88.00441
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:55 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Casey Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftPass Prairie Crossing Pond 2.
- 50 ftPass Prairie Crossing Pond 3.
- 50 ftPass George's Beach.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading W.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 50 ftBear right onto Prairie Crossing Bike Path, heading S.
- 3.9 miReach Prairie Crossing Pond 2, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 3.9 miBear left, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Casey Trail, heading N.
- 250 ftBear right, heading N.
- 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 2.0 mi in (~50 min). Leave by 5:45 PM for the 6:55 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Casey Trail Trailhead
- Prairie Crossing Bike Sunset Point–Prairie Crossing Pond 2, 5 lakes 2.5 mi · ▲ 26 ft
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