AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Wolf Creek State Park

Unusual Tree Trail

3.1 mi · ▲ 107 ft · 1 hr 5 min

Unusual Tree Trail is a 3.1-mile out-and-back in Wolf Creek State Park near Lithia, IL. It is mostly level, with 107 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 63/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi617 – 659 ft3.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unusual Tree Trail 39.48071, -88.67888
Nearest town Lithia, IL
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Unusual Tree Trail

3.1 mi · ▲ 107 ft · 1 hr 5 min

Elevation 616–658 ft

Out & Back · Wolf Creek State Park

Trailhead: Unusual Tree Trail · 39.48071, -88.67888

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:41 AM · sunset 6:57 PM

  1. Start on Unusual Tree Trail, heading NE.
  2. 1.5 miReach Unusual Tree Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/unusual-tree-trail-out-back

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:41 AMSunset 6:57 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~33 min). Leave by 6:04 PM for the 6:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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