Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail
16.1 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 5 hr 24 min
Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail is a 16.1-mile out-and-back in Joe Orr Woods near Thornton, IL. It is mostly level, with 55 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail
16.1 mi · ▲ 55 ft · 5 hr 24 min
Elevation 595–685 ft
Out & Back · Joe Orr Woods
Trailhead: 41.56338, -87.60999
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 6:53 PM
Transit-accessible: Williams & Margaret stop 653 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 2.8 miSharp right onto Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail, heading SW.
- 3.1 miSharp left, heading S.
- 0.9 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 1.1 miTurn left, heading S.
- 0.4 miReach Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 4.4 miBear left, heading N.
- 1 miSharp left, heading E.
- 2.4 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 1.6 mi in (~40 min). Leave by 5:53 PM for the 6:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Williams & Margaret stop 653 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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