Heron Pond Trail
Heron Pond – Little Black Slough Nature Preserve, Johnson County, IL
Out-and-back trail in Heron Pond – Little Black Slough Nature Preserve, Johnson County, IL. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 62 ft (19 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 min
- High point
- 381 ft (116 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Heron Pond Trail
How long is Heron Pond Trail?
Heron Pond Trail is 2.5 mi (4 km) long. Most people take about 50 min. It climbs 62 ft (19 m) in total, up to a high point of 381 ft (116 m).
How hard is Heron Pond Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Heron Pond Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Heron Pond Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 2.5 mi (4 km).
Is Heron Pond Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Is Heron Pond Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Heron Pond Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Is this a good week for Heron Pond Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Heron Pond Trail
- Linkange Trail Heron Pond – Little Black Slough Nature Preserve · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Lookout Point Trail Heron Pond – Little Black Slough Nature Preserve · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Little Black Slough Trail Cache River State Natural Area · Moderate · 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Dutchman Trail Shawnee National Forest · Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Lower Cache River Swamp Trail Cache River State Natural Area · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Hickory Bottoms Trail Union County · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Cypress Pond Trail Union County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Max Creek Trail Shawnee National Forest · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.6 km)
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