Illinois · Hiking

Blue Trail

Blue TrailPhoto: davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.9 mi
one way
102 ft
climb
732 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun
best months

Blue Trail is a short, easy hike in Illinois, about 1.5 miles from the community of Equestrian Woods. The route is 0.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 102 feet, and it is rated easy. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.7 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. The trail also works for horses and bikes, so it is a practical choice for riders and equestrians. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 80°F, while July averages about 90°F. Several other trails sit close by. Green Trail is 0.8 miles away, Black Unpaved Trail is 0.9 miles away, and Orange Unpaved Loop is 1.2 miles away. Climbers can find Canyon Creek Falls Walls about 5.3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Blue Trail

    Best months: April, June and September–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

      33° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 39°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Little Red School Hse, IL, 1.9 mi away at 715 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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