Illinois · Hiking

Brown Unpaved Loop

2.9 mi
loop
50 ft
climb
748 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun
best months

The Brown Unpaved Loop is an easy, 2.9-mile loop about a mile from the community of Sylvan Hills, Illinois. The route starts at roughly 722 feet and stays within a few dozen feet of that level for most of the way, with a high of about 748 feet and a low of about 703 feet. The steepest section comes at about 2.3 miles, where the grade reaches about 8%, and the total elevation gain for the loop is about 50 feet. 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 climb to about 90°F. Several other trails sit close by. The Red Unpaved Trail is less than half a mile away, and the Green Trail, Tan Trail and Blue Trail are all within about 2.6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Brown Unpaved Loop

    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, 4.4 mi away at 715 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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