Illinois · Hiking · Lusk Creek Wilderness · Near Goreville

Blanchard Church

1.6 mi
round trip
191 ft
climb
767 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Blanchard Church open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Blanchard Church, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Blanchard Church is a 1.56-mile out-and-back trail in Illinois with 149 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to the church site.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Bear Branch Horse Resort

    Campground

    Campground · 3.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Big Blue's BBQ

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 17 mi

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

    Best time to visit Blanchard Church

    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, 8 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.