Rock Springs Conservation Area
Rock Spring–Miller's Mill Overlook, 3 sights
2.7 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 56 min
Rock Spring–Miller's Mill Overlook, 3 sights is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Rock Springs Conservation Area near Wyckles Corners, IL. The route passes Rock Spring and Miller's Mill Overlook before reaching Turtle Ponds at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 2/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Rock Spring–Miller's Mill Overlook, 3 sights
2.7 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 56 min
Elevation 588–644 ft
Out & Back · Rock Springs Conservation Area
Trailhead: 39.82280, -89.02791
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:43 AM · sunset 6:58 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 150 ftSharp right, heading E.
- 350 ftPass Rock Spring.
- 0.1 miPass Miller's Mill Overlook.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading N.
- 0.8 miPass Turtle Ponds.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading E.
- 0.1 miReach Rock Spring, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miSharp right, heading W.
- 0.8 miBear right, heading S.
- 0.4 miSharp left, 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~10 min). Leave by 6:29 PM for the 6:58 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 3 min before dark.
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