Illinois · Hiking

001m5

001m5Photo: Curtis Abert, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.8 mi
round trip
867 ft
climb
757 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is 001M5 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name 001M5, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shawnee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

001M5 is a 2.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated hard, with a total climb of 867 feet and a steepest grade of about 14% near the start. The route is gravel and not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail starts at about 733 feet and reaches a high point of 757 feet before returning to the starting elevation. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Anna run to highs around 71°F in April and 73°F in October, while July highs average about 90°F. King Hollow and Inspiration Point are both within a mile, and Bridgeman is about 2 miles away. Pine Hills Campground, roughly 4.7 miles off, is the closest place to camp.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit 001M5

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 25°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 29°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 37°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      71° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 65°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 67°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 59°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      59° / 37°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 30°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Anna 2 Nne, IL, 12.9 mi away at 640 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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