Illinois · Hiking

Adt - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 1

37.6 mi
one way
930 ft
climb
728 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Adt - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 1 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Adt - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 1, 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.

Adt - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 1 is a hard hike in Shawnee National Forest's Hidden Springs Ranger District in southern Illinois. It is a point-to-point route of about 37.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 930 feet and a total loss of 1,007 feet. The trail starts at about 668 feet and reaches a high point of 728 feet before descending to a low of 328 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Rosiclare show May highs around 75°F and October highs near 69°F, while July and August average about 86°F. That station sits roughly 328 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run a little cooler. The hike takes about 13 hours to complete. Cadiz lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Rim Rock Recreational Trail is about a mile off. For an overnight stay, Camp Cadiz Campground is about 2.5 miles away, and the A: Main Area climbing area is about 2.4 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Adt - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 1

    Best months: March–June 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

      41° / 22°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 25°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 33°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      75° / 53°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 62°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 63°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 43°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 26°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosiclare 5nw, IL, 10.5 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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