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.

Elevation

0 mi604 – 620 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.98717, -87.73691
Nearest town Sauganash, IL

Directions

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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

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading N.
  2. 300 ftContinue straight onto Sauganash Trail, heading N.
  3. 1.1 miReach Valley Line Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 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.

Trail surface

97% paved3% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 6:52 PM

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.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Transit-accessible: 4300 W Peterson stop 317 m from the trailhead