Illinois · Hiking

Burn and Turn

0.6 mi
round trip
154 ft
climb
799 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Burn and Turn is a short, easy hike in Seth B Atwood Park in Illinois, on land managed by a regional agency. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 154 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.11 miles from the start, and the high point of the hike reaches 799 feet. 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. It sits close to several other trails in the park, including Big Wheel, Grant's March and Founder's 56, all within a third of a mile.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Burn and Turn

    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, 2.2 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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