Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 4 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 43 min
Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 4 sights is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Big Rock Forest Preserve near Big Rock, IL. The route reaches Siegler Lake. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 46/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 4 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 43 min
Elevation 651–700 ft
Out & Back · Big Rock Forest Preserve
Trailhead: Central Connector Trail · 41.73615, -88.51648
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 6:57 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Central Connector Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftPass Siegler Lake.
- 0.3 miBear left onto East Creek Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Prairie-Woodland Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Prairie Trail, heading N.
- 0.5 miTurn right onto Prairie-Woodland Trail, heading S.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto East Creek Trail, heading N.
- 0.2 miBear right onto Central Connector Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miArrive 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 0.3 mi in (~7 min). Leave by 6:29 PM for the 6:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 5 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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