Valley Line Trail via Sauganash Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min
Valley Line Trail via Sauganash Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back near Sauganash, IL. 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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Valley Line Trail via Sauganash Trail
2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min
Elevation 603–621 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: 41.98717, -87.73691
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:38 AM · sunset 6:52 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: 4300 W Peterson stop 317 m from the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading N.
- 300 ftContinue straight onto Sauganash Trail, heading N.
- 1.1 miReach Valley Line Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.1 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 0.8 mi in (~21 min). Leave by 6:11 PM for the 6:52 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Transit-accessible: 4300 W Peterson stop 317 m from the trailhead
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