Southern Dupage Regional Trail via Springbrook Prarie Trail
4.8 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 37 min
Southern Dupage Regional Trail via Springbrook Prarie Trail is a 4.8-mile out-and-back in Springbrook Prairie near Stillwater, IL. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain, and mostly gravel. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Southern Dupage Regional Trail via Springbrook Prarie Trail
4.8 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 1 hr 37 min
Elevation 667–710 ft
Out & Back · Springbrook Prairie
Trailhead: Southern Dupage Regional Trail · 41.74704, -88.20039
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 6:54 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Route 59 & Beebe stop 507 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Southern Dupage Regional Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miSharp left onto Springbrook Prarie Trail, heading NE.
- 2.2 miReach Southern Dupage Regional Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.2 miSharp right onto Southern Dupage Regional Trail, heading W.
- 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 2.0 mi in (~49 min). Leave by 5:45 PM for the 6:54 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: Route 59 & Beebe stop 507 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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