Rock River–Sinnissippi Lagoon, 3 lakes
1.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 36 min
Rock River–Sinnissippi Lagoon, 3 lakes is a 1.8-mile out-and-back near Rockford, IL. The route passes Rock River and Sinnissippi Lagoon. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Rock River–Sinnissippi Lagoon, 3 lakes
1.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 36 min
Elevation 704–712 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Ethel Avenue · 42.28023, -89.07644
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:42 AM · sunset 6:59 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Ethel Avenue, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Rock River.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Rock River Recreation Path, heading NE.
- 0.6 miPass Sinnissippi Lagoon.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 50 ftReach Rock River, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.9 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Ethel Avenue, heading SW.
- 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 0.6 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 6:26 PM for the 6:59 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 0 min before dark.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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