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Walnut Point State Park

Walnut Point Lake–Observatory Trail, 3 sights

5.2 mi · ▲ 163 ft · 1 hr 49 min

Walnut Point Lake–Observatory Trail, 3 sights is a 5.2-mile out-and-back in Walnut Point State Park near Oakland, IL. The route reaches Walnut Point Lake. It is mostly level, with 163 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi607 – 689 ft5.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Whispering Pines Trail 39.69592, -88.03716
Nearest town Oakland, IL
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Walnut Point Lake–Observatory Trail, 3 sights

5.2 mi · ▲ 163 ft · 1 hr 49 min

Elevation 608–689 ft

Out & Back · Walnut Point State Park

Trailhead: Whispering Pines Trail · 39.69592, -88.03716

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 6:53 PM

  1. Start on Whispering Pines Trail, heading W.
  2. 50 ftPass Walnut Point Lake.
  3. 1 miContinue straight onto Observatory Trail, heading W.
  4. 1.6 miReach Walnut Point Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 1.6 miContinue straight onto Whispering Pines Trail, heading E.
  6. 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 map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/walnut-point-lake-observatory-trail-out-back-3-sights

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 6:53 PM

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