Illinois · Hiking

Adt - Indiana (North) - G - Seg 3

96.2 mi
one way
578 ft
climb
788 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Adt - Indiana (North) - G - Seg 3 is a hard hike on city land in Illinois, about 96 miles long with a total elevation gain of 578 feet. The route is a point-to-point trail, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.07 miles in, with a grade of 4 percent. The trail starts at roughly 652 feet and reaches a high point of 788 feet. Bikes are allowed on this route, but horses are not. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Park Forest, IL, show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. Plum Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 7.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Adt - Indiana (North) - G - Seg 3

    Best months: April and June–October. 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

      31° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 42°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 31°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Park Forest, IL, 9.1 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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