Illinois · Hiking

Blackhawk

0.7 mi
loop
59 ft
climb
765 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Blackhawk is a short, easy loop hike in Seth B Atwood Park in Illinois, on land managed by a regional agency. The route is 0.68 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 59 feet and a high point of 765 feet. It is a low-key outing, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.23 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rockford show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The hike takes about half an hour to complete. Several other short trails sit close by, including .30 Caliber and Daisy Cutter, each about 0.1 mile away, and Whiz Bang at 0.2 mile. Burn and Turn is about 0.4 mile off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Blackhawk

    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

      29° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 53°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 42°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, IL, 2.1 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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