Sierra Falls–Camdem Hollow Sunset Point, 6 sights
4.4 mi · ▲ 564 ft · 1 hr 45 min
Sierra Falls–Camdem Hollow Sunset Point, 6 sights is a 4.4-mile out-and-back in Pere Marquette State Park near Camden, IL. The route passes Confluence Overlook, Camdem Hollow Sunset Point and Sierra Falls. It climbs 564 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Sierra Falls–Camdem Hollow Sunset Point, 6 sights
4.4 mi · ▲ 564 ft · 1 hr 45 min
Elevation 532–880 ft
Out & Back · Pere Marquette State Park
Trailhead: Confluence Overlook Trail · 38.97402, -90.46715
Weather Sep 20: Overcast, high 92°F / low 72° · precip 30% · wind 10 mph · sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:04 PM
- Start on Confluence Overlook Trail, heading N.
- 50 ftPass Confluence Overlook.
- 1 miTurn right onto Camdem Hollow Trail, heading NE.
- 150 ftPass Camdem Hollow Sunset Point.
- 1.3 miTurn right onto Sierra Club v. Kenny Trail, heading W.
- 0.5 miPass Sierra Falls.
- 450 ftSharp right onto Fire Trail, heading SE.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto Camdem Hollow Trail, heading W.
- 150 ftTurn left onto Confluence Overlook Trail, heading SW.
- 1 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 1.4 mi in (~41 min). Leave by 6:03 PM for the 7:04 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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