Sierra Falls–Powerline East Trail, 3 sights
2.8 mi · ▲ 358 ft · 1 hr 7 min
Sierra Falls–Powerline East Trail, 3 sights is a 2.8-mile out-and-back in Pere Marquette State Park near Camden, IL. The route reaches Sierra Falls at the turnaround, 1.3 miles in. It climbs 358 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 69/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Sierra Falls–Powerline East Trail, 3 sights
2.8 mi · ▲ 358 ft · 1 hr 7 min
Elevation 532–880 ft
Out & Back · Pere Marquette State Park
Trailhead: Powerline East Trail · 38.99928, -90.46906
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:04 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Powerline East Trail, heading S.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Camdem Hollow Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Woodbury Trail, heading S.
- 0.6 miContinue straight onto Sierra Club v. Kenny Trail, heading S.
- 450 ftReach Sierra Falls, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 450 ftContinue straight onto Woodbury Trail, heading N.
- 0.6 miTurn right onto Camdem Hollow Trail, heading NE.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Powerline East Trail, heading NE.
- 0.5 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 0.8 mi in (~20 min). Leave by 6:24 PM for the 7:04 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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