Sullivan Woods–Indian Creek, 3 lakes
1.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 26 min
Sullivan Woods–Indian Creek, 3 lakes is a 1.3-mile out-and-back in Sullivan Woods near Vernon Hills, IL. The route passes Sullivan Woods and Sugar Creek Pond before reaching Indian Creek at the turnaround, 0.6 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Sullivan Woods–Indian Creek, 3 lakes
1.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 26 min
Elevation 668–688 ft
Out & Back · Sullivan Woods
Trailhead: 42.21569, -87.96365
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 6:53 PM
Transit-accessible: Vernon Hills stop 95 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Sullivan Woods.
- 50 ftBear left onto Vernon Hills Bike Path, heading SW.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.5 miPass Sugar Creek Pond.
- 50 ftPass Indian Creek.
- 50 ftReach Sullivan Woods, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.6 miBear right, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive 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 right at the trailhead, so there is no walk out. Be there by 6:32 PM to have the sun's last 20 minutes of sky before it sets at 6:53 PM. Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Vernon Hills stop 95 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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