Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail
7.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 26 min
Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail is a 7.3-mile out-and-back in Jurgensen Woods near Thornton, IL. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 1/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail
7.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 26 min
Elevation 595–631 ft
Out & Back · Jurgensen Woods
Trailhead: Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail · 41.55735, -87.59937
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail, heading N.
- 350 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 3.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 1.6 miTurn right, heading W.
- 2 miTurn left, heading W.
- 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 0.3 mi in (~7 min). Leave by 6:24 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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