Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 4 sights
2.4 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 50 min
Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 4 sights is a 2.4-mile out-and-back in Big Rock Forest Preserve near Big Rock, IL. The route reaches Siegler Lake. It is mostly level, with 55 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 52/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 4 sights
2.4 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 50 min
Elevation 654–730 ft
Out & Back · Big Rock Forest Preserve
Trailhead: East Creek Trail · 41.73383, -88.51029
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:41 AM · sunset 6:55 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on East Creek Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Central Connector Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miPass Siegler Lake.
- 0.1 miBear right onto Siegler Lake Loop Trail, heading NW.
- 1.1 miTurn left onto Central Connector Trail, heading W.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto East Creek Trail, heading E.
- 0.2 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 1.0 mi in (~27 min). Leave by 6:08 PM for the 6:55 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from East Creek Trail Trailhead
- East Creek Trail & Prairie Trail via Prairie-Woodland Trail 1.9 mi · ▲ 26 ft
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